Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Shrubs
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Crotalaria benghalensis Lam.
Crotalaria fenestrata Sims
Crotalaria ferestrata Sims
Crotalaria porrecta Wall.
Crotalaria sericea Willd.
Crotalaria tenuifolia Roxb.
Crotalaria viminea Wall.
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain tops, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Ovate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Moth, Red blotch
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Jaundice, Liver problems, Urinary tract problems, Wounds
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Culinary use
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Apocynum cannabinum
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Dogbane, milkweed, honeybloom, bitter root, black
hemp, hemp dogbane, lechuguilla, westernwall
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
भारतीय गांजा
Konjac
In German
Indischer Hanf
Teufelszunge
In French
chanvre indien
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
El cáñamo indio
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
ινδική κάνναβη
Konjac
In Portuguese
cânhamo indiano
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Konopie indyjskie
konjac
In Latin
Latin Hemp
Konjac
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Alismatales
Genus
Crotalaria
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Crotalarieae
Thomsonieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Hemp and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Indian Hemp and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Hemp and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Hemp season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Hemp is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Hemp is Neutral and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Hemp and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Indian Hemp and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Hemp height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Hemp and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Indian Hemp flower color: Yellow and Gold
Indian Hemp leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Hemp and Devil's Tongue
Care of Indian Hemp and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Hemp pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Hemp 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.