Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
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Types
Amorphophallus konjac
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
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Flower Color Modifier
-
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
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Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
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
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Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
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Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
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Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
AECHMEA pabstii
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Aechmea, Bromeliad
In German
Teufelszunge
Aechmea
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Aechmea
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Aechmea
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
Aechmea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Amorphophallus
Aechmea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Tribe
Thomsonieae
Bromelieae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Bromelioideae
Properties of Devil's Tongue and Aechmea
Wondering what are the properties of Devil's Tongue and Aechmea? We provide you with everything About Devil's Tongue and Aechmea. Devil's Tongue has thorns and Aechmea doesn't have thorns. Also Devil's Tongue does not have fragrant flowers. Devil's Tongue has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Excessive flatus and gastro-intestinal problems and Aechmea has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Excessive flatus and gastro-intestinal problems. 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 Devil's Tongue and Aechmea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Aechmea
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aechmea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Aechmea is while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aechmea is .
Devil's Tongue and Aechmea Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Aechmea are as follows:
Care of Devil's Tongue and Aechmea
Care of Devil's Tongue and Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.