Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Round
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
-
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Jam
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Sea Grape
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
Konjac
In German
Sea Grape
Teufelszunge
In French
Sea Grape
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
Konjac
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Sea Grape
konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Alismatales
Family
Polygonaceae
Araceae
Genus
Coccoloba
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Coccolobeae
Thomsonieae
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Sea Grape and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sea Grape and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Sea Grape and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Sea Grape and Devil's Tongue
Care of Sea Grape and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sea Grape 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.