Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
South America
Types
Amorphophallus konjac
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Peanut
In German
Teufelszunge
Erdnuss
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Maní
In Greek
Konjac
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
Amendoim
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Fabales
Genus
Amorphophallus
Arachis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Peanut
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Devil's Tongue and Peanut Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Peanut are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Devil's Tongue and Peanut
Care of Devil's Tongue and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.