Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Asia, China
Southeastern Asia
Types
Parrot Tulips, Triumph Tulips, Darwin Hybrid Tulips
Amorphophallus yunnanensis , Amorphophallus titanum
Habitat
Mountains, Temperate Regions
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze
Purple, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Not so frequently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
9-9-6
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Nematodes, Red blotch, Snails
Nematodes, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rodents, Squirrels
Aphids, Bugs, Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
gastro-intestinal problems, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Skin Disorders, Skin irritation
Asthma, Burns, Cough, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TULIPA
AMORPHOPHALLUS konjac
Common Name
Tulip
Devil's Tongue, Elephant Yam, Konjac
In German
Tulpe
Teufelszunge
In Spanish
tulipán
konjac
In Portuguese
Tulipa
konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Tulipa
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Tulip and Konjac
Season and care of Tulip and Konjac is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip and Konjac Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip season is Spring and Konjac season is Spring. The type of soil for Tulip is Loam, Sand and for Konjac is Loam while the PH of soil for Tulip is Neutral and for Konjac is Acidic, Neutral.
Tulip and Konjac Physical Information
Tulip and Konjac physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Konjac height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip and Konjac are as follows:
Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum and Bronze
Tulip leaf color: Green
Konjac flower color: Purple and Burgundy
- Konjac leaf color:
Care of Tulip and Konjac
Care of Tulip and Konjac include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Konjac pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tulip needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Konjac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.