Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Western United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
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Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
-
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Needle like
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, 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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Bristlecone Pine
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
Konjac
In German
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
Teufelszunge
In French
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
Konjac
In Portuguese
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
konjac
In Latin
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Konjac
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Alismatales
Genus
Pinus
Amorphophallus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Bristlecone Pine and Devil's Tongue
Wondering what are the properties of Bristlecone Pine and Devil's Tongue? We provide you with everything About Bristlecone Pine and Devil's Tongue. Bristlecone Pine doesn't have thorns and Devil's Tongue doesn't have thorns. Also Bristlecone Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Bristlecone Pine has allergic reactions like Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose and Whooping Cough and Devil's Tongue has allergic reactions like Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose and Whooping Cough. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bristlecone Pine and Devil's Tongue and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bristlecone Pine and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Bristlecone Pine and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Bristlecone Pine and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bristlecone Pine and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Bristlecone Pine and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bristlecone Pine and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Devil's Tongue
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bristlecone Pine pruning is done Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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 Bristlecone Pine 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.