Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
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
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
-
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Fabales
Genus
Amorphophallus
Cercis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Cercideae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Caesalpiniaceae
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.