Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Amorphophallus yunnanensis , Amorphophallus titanum
Gloriosoides Baker Lily, Speciosum Lily
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
2-8
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Burgundy
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark 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 Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water
Needs more water during establishment, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season
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 in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize only when soil is poor, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Root mealy bugs
Lily Beetle
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Swelling in mouth
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Weightloss
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Very little waste
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Burns, Cough, Diabetes
Acne, Burns, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AMORPHOPHALLUS konjac
Lilium speciosum
Common Name
Devil's Tongue, Elephant Yam, Konjac
Japanese Lily
In Hindi
Konjac
जापानी लिली
In German
Teufelszunge
Pracht-Lilie
In French
konjac
Lily japonais
In Spanish
konjac
lirio japonés
In Greek
Konjac
Ιαπωνικά κρίνος
In Portuguese
konjac
lírio japonês
In Polish
konjac
japoński lilia
In Latin
Konjac
lilium Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Amorphophallus
Lilium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Lilieae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Konjac and Japanese Lily
Season and care of Konjac and Japanese Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Konjac and Japanese Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Konjac season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Konjac is Loam and for Japanese Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Konjac is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Konjac and Japanese Lily Physical Information
Konjac and Japanese Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Konjac height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Japanese Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Konjac and Japanese Lily are as follows:
Konjac flower color: Purple and Burgundy
Konjac leaf color: Not Available
Japanese Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Japanese Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Konjac and Japanese Lily
Care of Konjac and Japanese Lily 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 Japanese Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Konjac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.