Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Amorphophallus konjac
Iris sibirica
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
-
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
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
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 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
pollinators
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
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
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used as an insecticide
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
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
Konjac
Siberian Iris
In German
Teufelszunge
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Siberian Iris
In Greek
Konjac
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
Siberian Iris
In Polish
konjac
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
Konjac
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Liliales
Genus
Amorphophallus
Iris
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Irideae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Tongue and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Devil's Tongue and Siberian Iris
Care of Devil's Tongue and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.