Devil's Tongue

Cotyledon

About Devil's Tongue and Cotyledon

Devil's Tongue

Cotyledon

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Shrub

Origin

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

Eastern Africa, Southern Africa

Types

Amorphophallus konjac

Epigeal, Hypogeal

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions

Coastal sand dunes, Wild

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-1

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange

Yellow, Red, Green, Orange

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

bipinnate

Reniform

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, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers

reseeds, root cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial 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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems

Kidney Disease

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Formal Garden, Hanging Basket

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

Part of Plant Used

Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber

Beans

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used like flour

Basketary, Edible seed

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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA humifusa

COTYLEDON

Common Name

voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam

Pig's ear, Dog's ear

In Hindi

Konjac

बीजपत्र

In German

Teufelszunge

Cotyledon

In French

Amorphophallus konjac

Cotyledon

In Spanish

Amorphophallus konjac

Cotyledon

In Greek

Konjac

κοτυληδών kotylēdōn

In Portuguese

Amorphophallus konjac

Cotyledon

In Polish

konjac

Liścień

In Latin

Konjac

Cotyledon

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Rosales

Family

Araceae

Crassulaceae

Genus

Amorphophallus

Cotyledon L.

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Rosids

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Number of Species

3012

1 27800

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Properties of Devil's Tongue and Cotyledon

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

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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Cotyledon

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

Devil's Tongue and Cotyledon Physical Information

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

Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Devil's Tongue and Cotyledon

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