Life Span
Perennial
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.
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
-
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
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
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Caryophyllales
Genus
Amorphophallus
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Opuntioideae
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.