Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Prunus virginiana
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
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Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
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
Oval
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
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
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Used As Food
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Konjac
In German
Chokecherry
Teufelszunge
In French
Chokecherry
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
Chokecherry
Konjac
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Chokecherry
konjac
In Latin
chokecherry
Konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
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 Chokecherry and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Chokecherry and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Chokecherry and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Devil's Tongue
Care of Chokecherry and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chokecherry 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.