Devil's Tongue

Candelilla

About Devil's Tongue and Candelilla

Devil's Tongue

Candelilla

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Shrub

Origin

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

Texas, Mexico

Types

Amorphophallus konjac

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions

Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-910-13

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm45.70 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Purple

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

bipinnate

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

Very Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Dry Conditions

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers

Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

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

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Birds

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry Conditions

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

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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

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Slopes hedging

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Moisturizing

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

Eczema

Part of Plant Used

Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber

wax

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used like flour

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.

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

Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA humifusa

EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica

Common Name

voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam

wax plant

In Hindi

Konjac

Candelilla

In German

Teufelszunge

candelilla

In French

Amorphophallus konjac

candelilla

In Spanish

Amorphophallus konjac

candelilla

In Greek

Konjac

candelilla

In Portuguese

Amorphophallus konjac

candelilla

In Polish

konjac

candelilla

In Latin

Konjac

candelilla

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Euphorbiales

Family

Araceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Amorphophallus

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Number of Species

30-

1 27800

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Properties of Devil's Tongue and Candelilla

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

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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Candelilla

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

Devil's Tongue and Candelilla Physical Information

Devil's Tongue and Candelilla physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Candelilla are as follows:

Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green

Care of Devil's Tongue and Candelilla

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