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About Devil's Tongue and Blue Oak


About Blue Oak and Devil's Tongue


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Perennial   
Tree   

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

Types
Not available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions   
Woodland Garden Canopy   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9   
6-9   

AHS Heat Zone
9-1   
9-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Spreading   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
10.20 cm   
99+
1,520.00 cm   
28

Minimum Width
30.00 cm   
99+
1,370.00 cm   
12

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Orange   
Red, Yellow green   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green, Blue Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Green, Blue Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Yellow, Orange, Pink   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
bipinnate   
Irregular   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Not Available   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Not Available   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Not Available   

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   
Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought, Salt   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Not Available   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Not Available   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Not Available   

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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds   
Birds   

Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems   
Pollen   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Borders   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife, Windbreak   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety   
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Haemorrhages, Poultice, Sore Eyes, Sore throat   

Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber   
Leaves, Seeds, Wood   

Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour   
Adhesive, Basketary, Buttons, Repellent, Tannin, Used as fuel, Used for woodware   

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   
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa   
QUERCUS douglasii   

Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam   
Blue Oak   

In Hindi
Konjac   
Blue Oak Tree   

In German
Teufelszunge   
Blaue Eiche   

In French
Amorphophallus konjac   
Bleu Oak Tree   

In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac   
Azul del árbol de roble   

In Greek
Konjac   
Μπλε Oak Tree   

In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac   
Carvalho azul   

In Polish
konjac   
Niebieski Oak Tree   

In Latin
Konjac   
Blue quercum ligno   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Alismatales   
Fagales   

Family
Araceae   
Fagaceae   

Genus
Amorphophallus   
Quercus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Thomsonieae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Aroideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Devil's Tongue and Blue Oak

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

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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Blue Oak

Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Blue Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Blue Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Blue Oak is Not Available while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Oak is Not Available.

Devil's Tongue and Blue Oak Physical Information

Devil's Tongue and Blue Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Blue Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Blue Oak are as follows:

Care of Devil's Tongue and Blue Oak

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

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