Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Africa
Types
Amorphophallus konjac
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
In Hindi
Konjac
Hydrangea
In German
Teufelszunge
Hortensie
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Hortensia
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
Hortênsia
In Polish
konjac
Hortensja
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Yardlong Bean
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Yardlong Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Yardlong Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yardlong Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Tongue and Yardlong Bean Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Yardlong Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Yardlong Bean are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
- Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Devil's Tongue and Yardlong Bean
Care of Devil's Tongue and Yardlong Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yardlong Bean 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 Yardlong Bean needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.