Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America, Brazil
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
-
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Salmon
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Succulent
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter
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
Loam, Sand
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CLEISTOCACTUS
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Cleistocactus
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
Cleistocactus
Konjac
In German
Cleistocactus
Teufelszunge
In French
Cleistocactus
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Cleistocactus
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
Cleistocactus
Konjac
In Portuguese
Cleistocactus
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Kleistokaktus
konjac
In Latin
Cleistocactus
Konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Alismatales
Genus
Cleistocactus
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Thomsonieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Cleistocactus and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Cleistocactus and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Cleistocactus and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cleistocactus and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Cleistocactus and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cleistocactus and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
Cleistocactus leaf color:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Cleistocactus and Devil's Tongue
Care of Cleistocactus and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus 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.