Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
Types
Amorphophallus konjac
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
-
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water occasionally
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
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
Paeonia suffruticosa
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Peony
In German
Teufelszunge
Pfingstrose
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Pivoine
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Peonía
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
Peônia
In Latin
Konjac
AGLAOPHOTIS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Paeoniaceae
Genus
Amorphophallus
Paeonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Peony
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peony season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Peony is Loamy while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peony is Neutral.
Devil's Tongue and Peony Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Peony are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devil's Tongue and Peony
Care of Devil's Tongue and Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peony pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.