Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune to control shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, 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
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
Konjac
In German
Giant Sequoia
Teufelszunge
In French
Séquoia géant
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
Konjac
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
konjac
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
Konjac
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Alismatales
Family
Cupressaceae
Araceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Amorphophallus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Senecioneae
Thomsonieae
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Sequoia and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Devil's Tongue
Care of Giant Sequoia and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Sequoia 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.