Candelilla

Devil's Tongue

About Candelilla and Devil's Tongue

Candelilla

Devil's Tongue

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Perennial

Origin

Texas, Mexico

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada

Types

Amorphophallus konjac

Number of Varieties

-3

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Habitat

Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites

Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-134-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9-1

Sunset Zone

23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm10.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Yellow, Orange

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Green, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

bipinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Very Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry Conditions

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting

Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Aphids, Birds

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Slopes hedging

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Moisturizing

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Eczema

Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety

Part of Plant Used

wax

Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber

Other Uses

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.

Traditional medicine, Used like flour

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica

OPUNTIA humifusa

Common Name

wax plant

voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam

In Hindi

Candelilla

Konjac

In German

candelilla

Teufelszunge

In French

candelilla

Amorphophallus konjac

In Spanish

candelilla

Amorphophallus konjac

In Greek

candelilla

Konjac

In Portuguese

candelilla

Amorphophallus konjac

In Polish

candelilla

konjac

In Latin

candelilla

Konjac

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Euphorbiales

Alismatales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Araceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Amorphophallus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Number of Species

-30

1 27800

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Properties of Candelilla and Devil's Tongue

Wondering what are the properties of Candelilla and Devil's Tongue? We provide you with everything About Candelilla and Devil's Tongue. Candelilla doesn't have thorns and Devil's Tongue doesn't have thorns. Also Candelilla does not have fragrant flowers. Candelilla has allergic reactions like and Devil's Tongue has allergic reactions like . 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 Candelilla and Devil's Tongue and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Candelilla and Devil's Tongue

Season and care of Candelilla and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Candelilla and Devil's Tongue Physical Information

Candelilla and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Devil's Tongue are as follows:

Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green

Care of Candelilla and Devil's Tongue

Care of Candelilla and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelilla 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.