Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
Amorphophallus konjac
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes dandruff
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
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
SCILLA
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Squill
In German
Teufelszunge
Squill
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Squille
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Escila
In Greek
Konjac
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
Cila
In Polish
konjac
Cebulica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Alismatales
Liliales
Genus
Amorphophallus
Scilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Devil's Tongue and Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Devil's Tongue and Squill? We provide you with everything About Devil's Tongue and Squill. Devil's Tongue has thorns and Squill doesn't have thorns. Also Devil's Tongue does not have fragrant flowers. Devil's Tongue has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Excessive flatus and gastro-intestinal problems and Squill has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Excessive flatus and gastro-intestinal problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Devil's Tongue and Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Squill
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Squill season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Squill is while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Squill is .
Devil's Tongue and Squill Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Squill are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color:
Care of Devil's Tongue and Squill
Care of Devil's Tongue and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squill pruning is done . In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.