Devil's Tongue

Common Myrtle

About Devil's Tongue and Common Myrtle

Devil's Tongue

Common Myrtle

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Flowering Plants, Shrub

Origin

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

Corsica, Sardinia

Types

Amorphophallus konjac

Myrtus communis

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions

Mediterranean region

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-9-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

Not Availble

Habit

Clump-Forming

Bushy, Evergreen

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm200.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm200.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black, Blue

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Purple

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

bipinnate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Moist but well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Moisture

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Moist, Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Birds

Healthy tree

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Moisture

Facts

Flowers

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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

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety

Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems

Part of Plant Used

Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used like flour

Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines

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, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA humifusa

Myrtus communis

Common Name

voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam

Common Myrtle

In Hindi

Konjac

Common myrtle

In German

Teufelszunge

Myrte

In French

Amorphophallus konjac

Myrtus communis

In Spanish

Amorphophallus konjac

Myrtus communis

In Greek

Konjac

κοινή μυρτιά

In Portuguese

Amorphophallus konjac

murta comum

In Polish

konjac

Mirt zwyczajny

In Latin

Konjac

myrto Common

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Myrtales

Family

Araceae

Myrtaceae

Genus

Amorphophallus

Myrtus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Number of Species

302

1 27800

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Properties of Devil's Tongue and Common Myrtle

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

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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Common Myrtle

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

Devil's Tongue and Common Myrtle Physical Information

Devil's Tongue and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Common Myrtle are as follows:

Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Devil's Tongue and Common Myrtle

Care of Devil's Tongue and Common Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.