Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
Amorphophallus yunnanensis , Amorphophallus titanum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Purple, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
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
Strap shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Bulb fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Nematodes, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Aphids, Bugs, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
gastro-intestinal problems, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
Asthma, Burns, Cough, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bulbs, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
AMORPHOPHALLUS konjac
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
Devil's Tongue, Elephant Yam, Konjac
In German
Leucojum
Teufelszunge
In French
Leucojum
konjac
In Spanish
Leucojum
konjac
In Portuguese
Leucojum
konjac
In Polish
Leucojum
konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Leucojum
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Thomsonieae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Leucojum and Konjac
Season and care of Leucojum and Konjac is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Konjac Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Konjac season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Konjac is Loam while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Konjac is Acidic, Neutral.
Leucojum and Konjac Physical Information
Leucojum and Konjac physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Konjac height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Konjac are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Konjac flower color: Purple and Burgundy
- Konjac leaf color: Not Available
Care of Leucojum and Konjac
Care of Leucojum and Konjac include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Konjac pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Konjac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.