Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
Woodlands
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
-
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds
Birds
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
Konjac
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
Teufelszunge
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
Konjac
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
konjac
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
Konjac
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Alismatales
Genus
Prunus
Amorphophallus
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Devil's Tongue season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kwanzan Cherry and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Kwanzan Cherry and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Kwanzan Cherry and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Devil's Tongue
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kwanzan Cherry 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.