Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
  
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
  
Types
Not available
  
Epigeal, Hypogeal
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
  
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
  
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
  
Reniform
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
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
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
  
reseeds, root cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
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
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial 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
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
  
Kidney Disease
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
  
Beans
  
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
  
Basketary, Edible seed
  
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Alismatales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Araceae
  
Crassulaceae
  
Genus
Amorphophallus
  
Cotyledon L.
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Rosids
  
Tribe
Thomsonieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Aroideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
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.