Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Amorphophallus konjac
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Number of Varieties
3120
0
40000
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Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-93-9
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-1
9-1
Sunset Zone
-
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Plant Size
Minimum Height
10.20 cm1,220.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
30.00 cm1,220.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
-
Shape
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Maple shaped
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Birds
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
-
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
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Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
ACER rubrum
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
Konjac
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Teufelszunge
Red Maple Tree
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Konjac
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
konjac
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Konjac
Rubrum Maple ligno
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Sapindales
Family
Araceae
Aceraceae
Genus
Amorphophallus
Acer
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Thomsonieae
-
Subfamily
Aroideae
-
Number of Species
30128
1
27800
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