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About Devil's Tongue and Chokecherry


About Chokecherry 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   
North America   

Types
Not available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions   
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9   
3-8   

AHS Heat Zone
9-1   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Thicket/Colonizing   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
10.20 cm   
99+
460.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
30.00 cm   
99+
550.00 cm   
38

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Orange   
Not Available   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

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   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
bipinnate   
Oval   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

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

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

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

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought, Salt   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers   
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering   
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Not Available   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds   
Birds, Butterflies   

Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
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   
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers   

Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber   
Bark, Fruits   

Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour   
Used As Food   

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   
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa   
PRUNUS virginiana   

Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam   
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark   

In Hindi
Konjac   
Chokecherry   

In German
Teufelszunge   
Chokecherry   

In French
Amorphophallus konjac   
Chokecherry   

In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac   
Chokecherry   

In Greek
Konjac   
Chokecherry   

In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac   
Chokecherry   

In Polish
konjac   
Chokecherry   

In Latin
Konjac   
chokecherry   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Alismatales   
Rosales   

Family
Araceae   
Rosaceae   

Genus
Amorphophallus   
Prunus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Thomsonieae   
Amygdaleae   

Subfamily
Aroideae   
Amygdaloideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Devil's Tongue and Chokecherry

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

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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Chokecherry

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

Devil's Tongue and Chokecherry Physical Information

Devil's Tongue and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Chokecherry are as follows:

Care of Devil's Tongue and Chokecherry

Care of Devil's Tongue and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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