Devil's Tongue

Dancing Bulb

About Devil's Tongue and Dancing Bulb

Devil's Tongue

Dancing Bulb

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Epiphyte

Origin

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

Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America

Types

Amorphophallus konjac

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions

Humid climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm12.70 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm15.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange

Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Gray Green, Pink

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Purple

Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose

Shape

Leaf Shape

bipinnate

Needle like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers

Divison

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Birds

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site

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

✔ ✘

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

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used like flour

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

Hanging Basket, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA humifusa

TILLANDSIA bulbosa

Common Name

voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam

Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb

In Hindi

Konjac

Dancing Bulb

In German

Teufelszunge

Dancing Bulb

In French

Amorphophallus konjac

Dancing Bulb

In Spanish

Amorphophallus konjac

Dancing Bulb

In Greek

Konjac

Dancing Bulb

In Portuguese

Amorphophallus konjac

Dancing Bulb

In Polish

konjac

Dancing Bulb

In Latin

Konjac

Dancing Bulb

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Poales

Family

Araceae

Bromeliaceae

Genus

Amorphophallus

Tillandsia

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Tillandsioideae.

Number of Species

30730

1 27800

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Properties of Devil's Tongue and Dancing Bulb

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

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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Dancing Bulb

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

Devil's Tongue and Dancing Bulb Physical Information

Devil's Tongue and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Dancing Bulb are as follows:

Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink

Care of Devil's Tongue and Dancing Bulb

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