Devil's Tongue

Eastern Redbud

About Devil's Tongue and Eastern Redbud

Devil's Tongue

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Tree

Origin

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

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

Types

Amorphophallus konjac

Cercis

Number of Varieties

325

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-93-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm760.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

bipinnate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Birds

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, 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

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used like flour

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

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

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA humifusa

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

Konjac

Eastern Redbud

In German

Teufelszunge

OstRedbud

In French

Amorphophallus konjac

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

Amorphophallus konjac

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

Konjac

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

Amorphophallus konjac

Redbud oriental

In Polish

konjac

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Konjac

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Fabales

Family

Araceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Amorphophallus

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Cercideae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

3010

1 27800

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Properties of Devil's Tongue and Eastern Redbud

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

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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Eastern Redbud

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

Devil's Tongue and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Devil's Tongue and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Devil's Tongue and Eastern Redbud

Care of Devil's Tongue and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.