Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Texas, Mexico
Types
Amorphophallus konjac
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Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
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Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Slopes hedging
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Euphorbiales
Family
Araceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Amorphophallus
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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.
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.