Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
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Types
Amorphophallus konjac
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
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8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Cordate
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
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
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Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
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
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Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Konjac
Zonal Geranium
In German
Teufelszunge
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Konjac
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
zonal Geranium
In Polish
konjac
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Konjac
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Geraniales
Family
Araceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Amorphophallus
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Tongue and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Devil's Tongue and Zonal Geranium
Care of Devil's Tongue and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.