Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Western Asia
Types
Amorphophallus konjac
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
-
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
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Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Fruits
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Konjac
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Teufelszunge
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
Konjac
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
konjac
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
Konjac
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Rosales
Genus
Amorphophallus
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Tongue and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Bing Cherry flower color:
- Bing Cherry leaf color:
Care of Devil's Tongue and Bing Cherry
Care of Devil's Tongue and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bing Cherry pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.