Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Mareer, Manjak
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Oval
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot, Snails
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
-
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
Konjac
In German
Cordia subcordata
Teufelszunge
In French
Cordia subcordata
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
Konjac
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
konjac
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
Konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Alismatales
Family
Boraginaceae
Araceae
Genus
Cordia
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Kou and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Kou and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kou and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Kou and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Kou and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Kou and Devil's Tongue
Care of Kou and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves and Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.