Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Not Available
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
Pachycereus pringlei
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
In German
Teufelszunge
Cardon
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Cardon
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Cardon
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
Cardon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Caryophyllales
Genus
Amorphophallus
Pachycereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Devil's Tongue and Cardon
Wondering what are the properties of Devil's Tongue and Cardon? We provide you with everything About Devil's Tongue and Cardon. Devil's Tongue has thorns and Cardon 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 Cardon 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 Cardon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Cardon
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Cardon is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Cardon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cardon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Cardon is Not Available while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cardon is Not Available.
Devil's Tongue and Cardon Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Cardon physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Cardon are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Cardon flower color: White
- Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Care of Devil's Tongue and Cardon
Care of Devil's Tongue and Cardon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cardon 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 Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.