Life Span
Perennial
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
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
-
Not Availble
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
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
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Myrtales
Genus
Amorphophallus
Myrtus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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.
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.