Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Amorphophallus yunnanensis , Amorphophallus titanum
Melissa, Sachet
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Burgundy
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Small narrow short
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water occasionally, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Root mealy bugs
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Swelling in mouth
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Weightloss
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Burns, Cough, Diabetes
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AMORPHOPHALLUS konjac
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
Common Name
Devil's Tongue, Elephant Yam, Konjac
English Lavender
In Hindi
Konjac
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
In German
Teufelszunge
Englisch Lavendel
In French
konjac
Lavande anglaise
In Spanish
konjac
Inglés lavanda
In Greek
Konjac
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
In Portuguese
konjac
Inglês Lavender
In Polish
konjac
English Lavender
In Latin
Konjac
anglicus Lavender
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Genus
Amorphophallus
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Konjac and English Lavender
Season and care of Konjac and English Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Konjac and English Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Konjac season is Spring, Summer and Fall and English Lavender season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Konjac is Loam and for English Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Konjac is Acidic, Neutral and for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Konjac and English Lavender Physical Information
Konjac and English Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Konjac height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Konjac and English Lavender are as follows:
Konjac flower color: Purple and Burgundy
Konjac leaf color: Not Available
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Konjac and English Lavender
Care of Konjac and English Lavender 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 English Lavender pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Konjac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.