Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
  
North America, Mexico, Central America
  
Types
Not available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
  
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
21,22
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
  
Gold
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Chocolate, Ivory, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
  
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
  
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is 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
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
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
  
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
  
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
  
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
  
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
  
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
  
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
  
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
  
Hibiscus arnottianus
  
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
  
White Hibiscus
  
In Hindi
Konjac
  
सफेद हिबिस्कुस
  
In German
Teufelszunge
  
Weiß Hibiscus
  
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
  
white Hibiscus
  
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
  
hibisco blanco
  
In Greek
Konjac
  
White Hibiscus
  
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
  
Hibiscus branco
  
In Polish
konjac
  
Biały Hibiscus
  
In Latin
Konjac
  
Hibiscus album
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Alismatales
  
Malvales
  
Family
Araceae
  
Malvaceae
  
Genus
Amorphophallus
  
Hibiscus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Thomsonieae
  
Hibisceae
  
Subfamily
Aroideae
  
Malvoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and White Hibiscus
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and White Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and White Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for White Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Hibiscus is Neutral.
Devil's Tongue and White Hibiscus Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and White Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas White Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and White Hibiscus are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
White Hibiscus flower color: Gold
- White Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devil's Tongue and White Hibiscus
Care of Devil's Tongue and White Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.