Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Kigelia africana
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
Riverine forest, wooded grassland
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Red, Tan
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
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
Average
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
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Slow downs aging
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gynaecological, Malaria, STDs
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds, Leaves
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Used to flavour beer, Used to produce a red dye
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
KIGELIA africana
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Sausage Tree
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
Sausage Tree
Konjac
In German
Sausage Tree
Teufelszunge
In French
saucisse Arbre
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Árbol de salchicha
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
λουκάνικο δέντρο
Konjac
In Portuguese
Árvore de salsicha
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
kiełbasa Drzewo
konjac
In Latin
farciminis ligno
Konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Alismatales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Araceae
Genus
Kaempferia
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Tecomeae
Thomsonieae
Season and Care of Sausage Tree and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Sausage Tree and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Sausage Tree and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sausage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sausage Tree is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sausage Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sausage Tree and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Sausage Tree and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Sausage Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sausage Tree and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Sausage Tree flower color: Dark Red and Tan
Sausage Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Sausage Tree and Devil's Tongue
Care of Sausage Tree and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sausage 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 Sausage 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.