Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Amorphophallus yunnanensis , Amorphophallus titanum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
7-10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Burgundy
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Root mealy bugs
-
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Swelling in mouth
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Burns, Cough, Diabetes
-
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AMORPHOPHALLUS konjac
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Devil's Tongue, Elephant Yam, Konjac
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
Konjac
Chincherinchee
In German
Teufelszunge
Kap-Milchstern
In French
konjac
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
konjac
Chincherinchee
In Greek
Konjac
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
konjac
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
konjac
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Konjac
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Amorphophallus
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Konjac and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Konjac and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Konjac and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Konjac season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chincherinchee season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Konjac is Loam and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Konjac is Acidic, Neutral and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Konjac and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Konjac and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Konjac height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Konjac and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Care of Konjac and Chincherinchee
Care of Konjac and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Konjac pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Konjac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.