Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Amorphophallus konjac
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
Konjac
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Teufelszunge
Tulpenbaum
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
tulipier
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
Konjac
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
konjac
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Konjac
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Magnoliales
Family
Araceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Amorphophallus
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Tongue and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Devil's Tongue and Tulip Tree
Care of Devil's Tongue and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.