Devil's Tongue

Clamshell Orchid

About Devil's Tongue and Clamshell Orchid

Devil's Tongue

Clamshell Orchid

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Epiphyte

Origin

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

Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America

Types

Amorphophallus konjac

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions

Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-910-13

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm30.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm25.60 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange

White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon

Flower Color Modifier

Multi-Color

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Purple

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

bipinnate

Long Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers

Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison

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, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bees, pollinators

Allergy

Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bouquets, 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

Cancer, Eye Problems

Part of Plant Used

Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber

Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used like flour

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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA humifusa

PROSTHECHEA cochleata

Common Name

voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam

Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid

In Hindi

Konjac

Clamshell Orchid

In German

Teufelszunge

Clamshell Orchid

In French

Amorphophallus konjac

Clamshell Orchid

In Spanish

Amorphophallus konjac

Clamshell Orchid

In Greek

Konjac

Encyclia Cochleata

In Portuguese

Amorphophallus konjac

Clamshell Orchid

In Polish

konjac

Clamshell Orchid

In Latin

Konjac

Clamshell Orchid

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Orchidales

Family

Araceae

Orchidaceae

Genus

Amorphophallus

Prosthechea

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Epidendreae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Epidendroideae

Number of Species

3050

1 27800

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Properties of Devil's Tongue and Clamshell Orchid

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

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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Clamshell Orchid

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

Devil's Tongue and Clamshell Orchid Physical Information

Devil's Tongue and Clamshell Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Clamshell Orchid are as follows:

Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green

Care of Devil's Tongue and Clamshell Orchid

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