Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Fruits, Trees
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Greyish Brown, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Budding, Layering, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
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
Rich
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
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Gastric
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Blood cleanser, Diabetes, Ear ache, Energy, Kidney problems, Liver Protection, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, scurvy, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Fruits
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
Limonia acidissima
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Wood apple, monkey fruit, curd fruit
In German
Teufelszunge
Indischer Holzapfel
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Kawista
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Kawista
In Greek
Konjac
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
Limonia
In Polish
konjac
Feronia słoniowa
In Latin
Konjac
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Sapindales
Genus
Amorphophallus
Limonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Citreae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Wood Apple
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Wood Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Wood Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wood Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Wood Apple is Rich while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wood Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Tongue and Wood Apple Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Wood Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Wood Apple height is 800.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Wood Apple are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Wood Apple flower color: White
- Wood Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Devil's Tongue and Wood Apple
Care of Devil's Tongue and Wood Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wood Apple pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
