Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Southern Asia
Types
-
Dracunculus vulgaris
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Green, Pink, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Red blotch
Lily Beetle
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
AMORPHOPHALLUS bulbifer
Common Name
American Mandrake, Mayapple
Voodoo Lily
In Hindi
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
वूडू लिली
In German
amerikanisch Alraune
Voodoo Lily
In French
mandrake américain
Voodoo Lily
In Spanish
mandrágora americana
Voodoo Lily
In Greek
american μανδραγόρα
βουντού Lily
In Portuguese
mandrake americano
Lily Voodoo
In Polish
amerykański mandragory
Voodoo Lily
In Latin
Latin mandragoras
Mors lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Alismatales
Family
Berberidaceae
Araceae
Genus
Podophyllum
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Mayapple and Voodoo Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Mayapple and Voodoo Lily? We provide you with everything About Mayapple and Voodoo Lily. Mayapple doesn't have thorns and Voodoo Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Mayapple does not have fragrant flowers. Mayapple has allergic reactions like Toxic and Voodoo Lily has allergic reactions like Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mayapple and Voodoo Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mayapple and Voodoo Lily
Season and care of Mayapple and Voodoo Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Mayapple and Voodoo Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Voodoo Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mayapple is Clay, Loam and for Voodoo Lily is Loam while the PH of soil for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Voodoo Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mayapple and Voodoo Lily Physical Information
Mayapple and Voodoo Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Voodoo Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Mayapple and Voodoo Lily are as follows:
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
Mayapple leaf color: Green
Voodoo Lily flower color: Green, Pink, Light Pink and Ivory
- Voodoo Lily leaf color:
Care of Mayapple and Voodoo Lily
Care of Mayapple and Voodoo Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mayapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Voodoo Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Voodoo Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.