Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
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Types
Amorphophallus konjac
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
-
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Linear to lanceolate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
Konjac
Pelargonium
In German
Teufelszunge
Pelargonium
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
pélargonium
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
pelargonium
In Greek
Konjac
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
pelargônio
In Polish
konjac
pelargonia
In Latin
Konjac
Pelargonium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Geraniales
Family
Araceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Amorphophallus
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Tongue and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Devil's Tongue and Scented Geranium
Care of Devil's Tongue and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.