Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
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Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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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
-
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
Throat itching
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
Konjac
In German
cherry Plum
Teufelszunge
In French
Prunus
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
cherry Plum
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
Cherry Plum
Konjac
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Cherry Plum
konjac
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
Konjac
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Alismatales
Genus
Prunus
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Thomsonieae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Plum and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Care of Cherry Plum and Devil's Tongue
Care of Cherry Plum and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Plum 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.