Devil's Tongue

Bromeliad

About Devil's Tongue and Bromeliad

Devil's Tongue

Bromeliad

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual or Biennial

Type

Perennial

Epiphyte

Origin

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

South America

Types

Amorphophallus konjac

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions

Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-99-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange

White, Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Light Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Purple

Light Green, Burgundy

Shape

Leaf Shape

bipinnate

Long and slender with very sharp edges

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers

Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Moist but well drained, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Indirect sunlight, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Birds

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used like flour

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

Houseplant, Informal Garden

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA humifusa

Bromeliad

Common Name

voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam

Bromeliad

In Hindi

Konjac

Bromeliad

In German

Teufelszunge

Bromeliad

In French

Amorphophallus konjac

Bromeliad

In Spanish

Amorphophallus konjac

Bromeliad

In Greek

Konjac

Bromeliad

In Portuguese

Amorphophallus konjac

Bromeliad

In Polish

konjac

Bromeliad

In Latin

Konjac

Bromeliad

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Bromeliales

Family

Araceae

Bromeliaceae

Genus

Amorphophallus

Aechmea

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Number of Species

303477

1 27800

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Properties of Devil's Tongue and Bromeliad

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

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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Bromeliad

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

Devil's Tongue and Bromeliad Physical Information

Devil's Tongue and Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Bromeliad are as follows:

Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy

Care of Devil's Tongue and Bromeliad

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