Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Amorphophallus yunnanensis , Amorphophallus titanum
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Purple, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Nematodes, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bugs, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
gastro-intestinal problems, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Asthma, Burns, Cough, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Animal Feed, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Syringa
AMORPHOPHALLUS konjac
Common Name
Lilac
Devil's Tongue, Elephant Yam, Konjac
In German
Flieder
Teufelszunge
In Portuguese
lilás
konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Syringa
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lilacs and Konjac
Season and care of Lilacs and Konjac is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Konjac Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Konjac season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Konjac is Loam while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Konjac is Acidic, Neutral.
Lilacs and Konjac Physical Information
Lilacs and Konjac physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Konjac height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Konjac are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Konjac flower color: Purple and Burgundy
- Konjac leaf color: Not Available
Care of Lilacs and Konjac
Care of Lilacs and Konjac include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Konjac pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lilacs 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.