Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Types
Amorphophallus konjac
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Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
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Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oblanceolate , Ovate
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, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Fruits
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Black Cherry
In Hindi
Konjac
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Teufelszunge
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Konjac
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
konjac
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
Konjac
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Rosales
Genus
Amorphophallus
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aroideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Black Cherry
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Tongue and Black Cherry Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Black Cherry are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Devil's Tongue and Black Cherry
Care of Devil's Tongue and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.