Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
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
Wet Site, Pollution, 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
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Birds
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Konjac
In German
Schwarze Birke
Teufelszunge
In French
Noir Bouleau
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
Konjac
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
konjac
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Alismatales
Family
Betulaceae
Araceae
Genus
Betula
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Black Birch and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Black Birch and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Birch and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Black Birch and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Black Birch and Devil's Tongue
Care of Black Birch and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Birch 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.