Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
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Types
Amorphophallus konjac
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Stem
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
Konjac
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Teufelszunge
Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
usine papyrus
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
planta del papiro
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
planta do papiro
In Polish
konjac
Papyrus roślin
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Araceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Amorphophallus
Cyperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Cariceae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Papyrus
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Papyrus is Neutral.
Devil's Tongue and Papyrus Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Papyrus are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
- Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devil's Tongue and Papyrus
Care of Devil's Tongue and Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.