Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
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Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In German
sasanqua
Teufelszunge
In French
sasanqua
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
sasanqua
Amorphophallus konjac
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Sasankya
konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Alismatales
Genus
Camellia
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Sasanqua and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sasanqua and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Sasanqua and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Sasanqua and Devil's Tongue
Care of Sasanqua and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sasanqua 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.