Devil's Tongue

Desert Willow

About Devil's Tongue and Desert Willow

Devil's Tongue

Desert Willow

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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

Southwestern United States, Mexico

Types

Amorphophallus konjac

Chilopsis linearis

Number of Varieties

312

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions

Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-97-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9-5

Sunset Zone

3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm180.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm180.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange

White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Multi-Color

Fruit Color

Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

bipinnate

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering

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

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Birds

Insects, 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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety

Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber

Flowers, Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used like flour

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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, Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA humifusa

CHILOPSIS linearis

Common Name

voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam

Desert Willow

In Hindi

Konjac

रेगिस्तान विलो

In German

Teufelszunge

Wüsten Weide

In French

Amorphophallus konjac

desert Willow

In Spanish

Amorphophallus konjac

Desert Willow

In Greek

Konjac

έρημο Willow

In Portuguese

Amorphophallus konjac

Willow deserto

In Polish

konjac

desert Willow

In Latin

Konjac

desert Willow

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Lamiales

Family

Araceae

Bignoniaceae

Genus

Amorphophallus

Chilopsis

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Tecomeae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Number of Species

3070

1 27800

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Properties of Devil's Tongue and Desert Willow

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

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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Desert Willow

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

Devil's Tongue and Desert Willow Physical Information

Devil's Tongue and Desert Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Desert Willow are as follows:

Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green

Care of Devil's Tongue and Desert Willow

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