Devil's Tongue

Bermuda Grass

About Devil's Tongue and Bermuda Grass

Devil's Tongue

Bermuda Grass

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Grass

Origin

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

Southern Asia, India

Types

Amorphophallus konjac

Number of Varieties

350

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions

Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-96-11

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

11- 6

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Mat-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm40.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm302.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Purple

Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan

Shape

Leaf Shape

bipinnate

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Birds

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Flying insects, Insects

Allergy

Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems

breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Ground Cover, Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety

Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia

Part of Plant Used

Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used like flour

Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

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

Lawns and Turf

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA humifusa

CYNODON dactylon

Common Name

voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam

Bermuda Grass

In Hindi

Konjac

बरमूडा घास

In German

Teufelszunge

Bermuda Gras

In French

Amorphophallus konjac

l'herbe des Bermudes

In Spanish

Amorphophallus konjac

Grama

In Greek

Konjac

Αγριάδα

In Portuguese

Amorphophallus konjac

grama Bermuda

In Polish

konjac

Trawa Bermuda

In Latin

Konjac

Bermuda Grass

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Cyperales

Family

Araceae

Poaceae

Genus

Amorphophallus

Cynodon Rich

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Commelinids

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Chlorideae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Chloridoideae

Number of Species

302

1 27800

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Properties of Devil's Tongue and Bermuda Grass

Wondering what are the properties of Devil's Tongue and Bermuda Grass? We provide you with everything About Devil's Tongue and Bermuda Grass. Devil's Tongue has thorns and Bermuda Grass 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 Bermuda Grass 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 Bermuda Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Bermuda Grass

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

Devil's Tongue and Bermuda Grass Physical Information

Devil's Tongue and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Bermuda Grass are as follows:

Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Bermuda Grass flower color:
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green

Care of Devil's Tongue and Bermuda Grass

Care of Devil's Tongue and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bermuda Grass pruning is done . In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.