Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Amorphophallus konjac
Lemna minor
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
1-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
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Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
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Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In German
Teufelszunge
Entengrütze
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Lenteja de agua
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
lentilha-d'água
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Amorphophallus
Lemna
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Lemneae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Lemnoideae
Properties of Devil's Tongue and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Devil's Tongue and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Devil's Tongue and Duckweed. Devil's Tongue has thorns and Duckweed 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 Duckweed 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 Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Duckweed
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Duckweed is .
Devil's Tongue and Duckweed Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Duckweed are as follows:
Care of Devil's Tongue and Duckweed
Care of Devil's Tongue and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duckweed pruning is done . In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.