Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Shrub
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Couma macrocarpa
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
Bushlands, Upland savannas
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Succulent
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Euphorbia pseudocactus
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Tiger Tree
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
टाइगर ट्री
Konjac
In German
Tiger Tree
Teufelszunge
In French
Tiger Tree
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Tiger Tree
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
Tiger Tree
Konjac
In Portuguese
Tiger Tree
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Tiger Tree
konjac
In Latin
tigris lignum
Konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Alismatales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Araceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Thomsonieae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Tiger Tree and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Tiger Tree and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Tree and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tiger Tree and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Tiger Tree and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tiger Tree and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Tiger Tree leaf color:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Tiger Tree and Devil's Tongue
Care of Tiger Tree and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger 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 Tiger 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.