Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Types
Not available
Crassula
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
CRASSULA
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
In German
Teufelszunge
Geldbaum
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Konjac
crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
crassula ovata
In Polish
konjac
Crassula ovata
In Latin
Konjac
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Saxifragales
Family
Araceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Amorphophallus
Crassula
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Crassula Ovata
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Crassula Ovata is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Crassula Ovata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crassula Ovata season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Crassula Ovata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crassula Ovata is Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Tongue and Crassula Ovata Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Crassula Ovata physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Crassula Ovata are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Crassula Ovata flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
- Crassula Ovata leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Devil's Tongue and Crassula Ovata
Care of Devil's Tongue and Crassula Ovata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crassula Ovata pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crassula Ovata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.