Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
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Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Needle like
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Birds
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALLUNA vulgaris
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Heather, Common heather, Ling
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In German
Heidekraut
Teufelszunge
In French
bruyère
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
brezo
Amorphophallus konjac
In Portuguese
urze
Amorphophallus konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Alismatales
Genus
Calluna
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ericeae
Thomsonieae
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Heather and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Heather and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Heather and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heather is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heather is Acidic and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Heather and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Heather and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Heather and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Heather and Devil's Tongue
Care of Heather and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, 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 Heather 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.