Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Aeonium arboreum
Aeonium haworthii
Aeonium tabuliforme
Aeonium canariense
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
Hillside, Rocky areas, wastelands
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
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
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Allergy
Asthma, Food Allergy, Skin rash
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
-
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AEONIUM
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Black Rose
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In German
Aeonium
Teufelszunge
In French
Aeonium
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Aeonium
Amorphophallus konjac
In Portuguese
Aeonium
Amorphophallus konjac
In Latin
Aeonium arboreum
Konjac
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Alismatales
Family
Crassulaceae
Araceae
Genus
Abelia
Amorphophallus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Sempervivoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Aeonium and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Aeonium and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Aeonium and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aeonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aeonium is Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aeonium is Neutral and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aeonium and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Aeonium and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Aeonium height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Aeonium and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Aeonium flower color: Yellow
Aeonium leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Aeonium and Devil's Tongue
Care of Aeonium and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aeonium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aeonium 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.