Meadow Saffron

Devil's Tongue

About Meadow Saffron and Devil's Tongue

Meadow Saffron

Devil's Tongue

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Perennial

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada

Types

boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii

Amorphophallus konjac

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions

Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99994-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

12.70 cm10.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.30 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

Yellow, Orange

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear

bipinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings

Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist

Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Dry root rot, Pest Free

Aphids, Birds

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Whiteflies

Birds

Allergy

Poisonous to grazing animals

Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti rheumatic, cathartic

Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety

Part of Plant Used

Root

Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Traditional medicine, Used like flour

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'

OPUNTIA humifusa

Common Name

Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron

voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam

In Hindi

meadow saffron

Konjac

In German

Herbstzeitlose

Teufelszunge

In French

Colchique d'automne

Amorphophallus konjac

In Spanish

Estado de conservación

Amorphophallus konjac

In Greek

meadow saffron

Konjac

In Portuguese

Colchicum autumnale

Amorphophallus konjac

In Polish

Colchicum autumnale

konjac

In Latin

autumnale

Konjac

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Liliales

Alismatales

Family

Liliaceae

Araceae

Genus

Colchicum

Amorphophallus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Number of Species

9030

1 27800

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Properties of Meadow Saffron and Devil's Tongue

Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Devil's Tongue? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Devil's Tongue. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Devil's Tongue doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Devil's Tongue has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals. 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 Meadow Saffron and Devil's Tongue and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Devil's Tongue

Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Devil's Tongue season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Meadow Saffron and Devil's Tongue Physical Information

Meadow Saffron and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Devil's Tongue are as follows:

Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green

Care of Meadow Saffron and Devil's Tongue

Care of Meadow Saffron and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meadow Saffron 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.