Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Chartreuse
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Needle like
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Dill
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
डिल प्लांट
Konjac
In German
Dill Pflanze
Teufelszunge
In French
Dill usine
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Dill Planta
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
άνηθο φυτών
Konjac
In Portuguese
Dill Vegetal
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Dill roślin
konjac
In Latin
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Alismatales
Genus
Anethum
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Dill and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Dill and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Dill and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dill season is Spring and Summer and Devil's Tongue season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dill is Clay, Loam and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dill is Neutral and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dill and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Dill and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dill and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Dill and Devil's Tongue
Care of Dill and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.