Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Amorphophallus yunnanensis , Amorphophallus titanum
  
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
  
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
  
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
21,22
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Burgundy
  
Yellow, Peach
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Dry soil, Shallow soil
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
From bulbs, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water
  
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Less Watering
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Root mealy bugs
  
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
  
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
  
Light Frost
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Butterflies
  
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
  
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Swelling in mouth
  
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Weightloss
  
Acne, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Very little waste
  
Provides ground cover
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Burns, Cough, Diabetes
  
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Leaves
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
  
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
AMORPHOPHALLUS konjac
  
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
  
Common Name
Devil's Tongue, Elephant Yam, Konjac
  
Jonquil, Jonquilla
  
In Hindi
Konjac
  
नरगिस (फूल)
  
In German
Teufelszunge
  
Narzissen
  
In French
konjac
  
Narcissus
  
In Spanish
konjac
  
Narcissus
  
In Greek
Konjac
  
Not Available
  
In Portuguese
konjac
  
Narcissus
  
In Polish
konjac
  
Narcyz
  
In Latin
Konjac
  
Narcissus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Arales
  
Liliales
  
Family
Araceae
  
Amaryllidaceae
  
Genus
Amorphophallus
  
Narcissus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Monocotyledonous
  
Tribe
Thomsonieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Aroideae
  
Lilioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Konjac and Jonquil
Season and care of Konjac and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Konjac and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Konjac season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Konjac is Loam and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Konjac is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Konjac and Jonquil Physical Information
Konjac and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Konjac height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Konjac and Jonquil are as follows:
Konjac flower color: Purple and Burgundy
Konjac leaf color: Not Available
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Konjac and Jonquil
Care of Konjac and Jonquil 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 Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and No pruning needed. In summer Konjac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.