Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Melanesia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
-
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Ovate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Mango
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
आम का पेड़
Konjac
In German
Mango Baum
Teufelszunge
In French
Manguier
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Árbol de mango
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
Mango Tree
Konjac
In Portuguese
Mangueira
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Drzewo mango
konjac
In Latin
Mango ligno
Konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Alismatales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Araceae
Genus
Mangifera
Amorphophallus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Mango Tree and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Mango Tree and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Mango Tree and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mango Tree and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Mango Tree and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mango Tree and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Mango Tree and Devil's Tongue
Care of Mango Tree and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mango Tree pruning is done 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 Mango Tree 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.