Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
America
Types
Amorphophallus konjac
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
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
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
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, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
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, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Zucchini, courgette
In German
Teufelszunge
Zucchini
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Courgette
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
calabacín
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
abobrinha
In Polish
konjac
Kabaczek
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Violales
Family
Araceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Amorphophallus
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
-
Subfamily
Aroideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Zucchini
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Tongue and Zucchini Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Zucchini are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Devil's Tongue and Zucchini
Care of Devil's Tongue and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.