Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia
World/Pandemic, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa
Types
Amorphophallus yunnanensis , Amorphophallus titanum
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Burgundy
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray 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
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Budding, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Root mealy bugs
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Dry soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Butterflies
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Swelling in mouth
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Weightloss
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Very little waste
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Burns, Cough, Diabetes
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Leaves
Bulbs
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
AMORPHOPHALLUS konjac
ALLIUM sativum
Common Name
Devil's Tongue, Elephant Yam, Konjac
Cultivated Garlic, Garlic
In German
Teufelszunge
Knoblauch
In Portuguese
konjac
alho
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Amorphophallus
Allium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Konjac and Garlic
Season and care of Konjac and Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Konjac and Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Konjac season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Garlic season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Konjac is Loam and for Garlic is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Konjac is Acidic, Neutral and for Garlic is Neutral.
Konjac and Garlic Physical Information
Konjac and Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Konjac height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm. The color specification of Konjac and Garlic are as follows:
Konjac flower color: Purple and Burgundy
Konjac leaf color: Not Available
Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Konjac and Garlic
Care of Konjac and Garlic 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 Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Konjac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.