Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Amorphophallus konjac
Peanut cactus
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
12-15
Sunset Zone
-
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
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 for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
ECHINOPSIS
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
In Hindi
Konjac
हाथी कैक्टस
In German
Teufelszunge
Igel Kaktus
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
cactus de erizo
In Greek
Konjac
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
konjac
jeż kaktus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Caryophyllales
Genus
Amorphophallus
Echinopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Echinopsis
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Echinopsis is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Echinopsis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Echinopsis season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Tongue and Echinopsis Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Echinopsis physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Echinopsis are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Echinopsis leaf color:
Care of Devil's Tongue and Echinopsis
Care of Devil's Tongue and Echinopsis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.