Cape Aloe

Devil's Tongue

About Cape Aloe and Devil's Tongue

Cape Aloe

Devil's Tongue

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent, Herbs

Perennial

Origin

Southern Africa

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

Types

Aloe

Amorphophallus konjac

Number of Varieties

153

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Habitat

Open Plains, Semi arid regions

Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-154-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 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

Orange, Gold, Salmon

Yellow, Orange

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Blue Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Blue Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green, Pink, Rose

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green, Rose, Orange Red

Green, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

bipinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season

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

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut Bulbs

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Birds

Plant Tolerance

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

✔ ✘

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

Hummingbirds

Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Fever, Frostbite, Inflammation, Itching, Osteoarthritis, Psoriasis, Sunburn

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

Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant

Traditional medicine, Used like flour

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALOE ferox

OPUNTIA humifusa

Common Name

Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe, Tap Aloe

voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam

In Hindi

केप मुसब्बर

Konjac

In German

Cape Aloe

Teufelszunge

In French

Cap Aloe

Amorphophallus konjac

In Spanish

Cabo Aloe

Amorphophallus konjac

In Greek

Κέιπ Αλόη

Konjac

In Portuguese

Cape Aloe

Amorphophallus konjac

In Polish

Cape Aloe

konjac

In Latin

Cape Aloe

Konjac

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Alismatales

Family

Aloaceae

Araceae

Genus

Aloe

Amorphophallus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Subfamily

Asphodeloideae

Aroideae

Number of Species

40030

1 27800

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Properties of Cape Aloe and Devil's Tongue

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

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Season and Care of Cape Aloe and Devil's Tongue

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

Cape Aloe and Devil's Tongue Physical Information

Cape Aloe and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Aloe height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Aloe and Devil's Tongue are as follows:

Cape Aloe flower color: Orange, Gold and Salmon
Cape Aloe leaf color: Blue Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green

Care of Cape Aloe and Devil's Tongue

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