Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
Terrestrial
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Oblong
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
Bing Cherry Tree
Konjac
In German
Bing Kirschbaum
Teufelszunge
In French
Bing Cherry Tree
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Bing Cherry Tree
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
Bing Cherry Tree
Konjac
In Portuguese
Cherry Tree Bing
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Bing Cherry Tree
konjac
In Latin
Bing Cherry ligno
Konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Alismatales
Genus
Prunus
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Bing Cherry and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Bing Cherry and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Bing Cherry and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bing Cherry and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Bing Cherry and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bing Cherry and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Care of Bing Cherry and Devil's Tongue
Care of Bing Cherry and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bing Cherry pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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 Bing Cherry 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.