Devil's Tongue

Cholla

About Devil's Tongue and Cholla

Devil's Tongue

Cholla

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Cactus or Succulent

Origin

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

Argentina

Types

Amorphophallus konjac

Cylindropuntia spp.

Number of Varieties

320

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions

Sandy areas, Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-99-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

10-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm15.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Purple

Green, Olive

Shape

Leaf Shape

bipinnate

Succulent

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

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, 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

Red blotch

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

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems

Erythema, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, 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

Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used like flour

Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

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

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA humifusa

TEPHROCACTUS articulatus

Common Name

voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam

Cholla

In Hindi

Konjac

Cholla संयंत्र

In German

Teufelszunge

Cholla Pflanzen

In French

Amorphophallus konjac

usine de Cholla

In Spanish

Amorphophallus konjac

planta de Cholla

In Greek

Konjac

Cholla φυτών

In Portuguese

Amorphophallus konjac

planta Salão

In Polish

konjac

roślin Hall

In Latin

Konjac

plant Hall

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Caryophyllales

Family

Araceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Amorphophallus

Tephrocactus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Cylindropuntieae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Opuntioideae

Number of Species

3057

1 27800

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Properties of Devil's Tongue and Cholla

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

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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Cholla

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

Devil's Tongue and Cholla Physical Information

Devil's Tongue and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Cholla are as follows:

Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive

Care of Devil's Tongue and Cholla

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