Devil's Tongue

Dwarf Cattail

About Devil's Tongue and Dwarf Cattail

Devil's Tongue

Dwarf Cattail

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Aquatics

Origin

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

Eastern Europe, Western Asia

Types

Amorphophallus konjac

Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush

Number of Varieties

330

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions

Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-93-11

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm30.50 cm

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm45.70 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange

Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Light brown, Light Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Purple

Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

bipinnate

Long linear and narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, In Water

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers

Runners

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

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

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Nitrogen, Phosphate

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Birds

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Flying insects

Allergy

Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Nutrients

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 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

Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA humifusa

TYPHA minima

Common Name

voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam

Dwarf Cattail

In Hindi

Konjac

बौना कैटेल

In German

Teufelszunge

Dwarf Rohrkolben

In French

Amorphophallus konjac

Cattail nain

In Spanish

Amorphophallus konjac

Espadaña enano

In Greek

Konjac

Νάνος Cattail

In Portuguese

Amorphophallus konjac

Tifa Dwarf

In Polish

konjac

Dwarf Ożypałka

In Latin

Konjac

Pumilio Cattail

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Poales

Family

Araceae

Typhaceae

Genus

Amorphophallus

Typha

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Number of Species

301

1 27800

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Properties of Devil's Tongue and Dwarf Cattail

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

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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Dwarf Cattail

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

Devil's Tongue and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information

Devil's Tongue and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:

Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Devil's Tongue and Dwarf Cattail

Care of Devil's Tongue and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.