Devil's Tongue

Elm

About Devil's Tongue and Elm

Devil's Tongue

Elm

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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

North America

Types

Amorphophallus konjac

Water elm

Number of Varieties

335

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions

Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-93-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm1,830.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm910.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange

Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Light Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

bipinnate

Oblique base

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Birds

Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Cold climate, Drought, Salt

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

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

allergic reaction, Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Antispasmodic, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber

Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used like flour

Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences

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, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA humifusa

ULMUS americana

Common Name

voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam

American Elm

In Hindi

Konjac

अमेरिकी एल्म

In German

Teufelszunge

amerikanische Ulme

In French

Amorphophallus konjac

orme d'Amérique

In Spanish

Amorphophallus konjac

olmo americano

In Greek

Konjac

American Elm

In Portuguese

Amorphophallus konjac

olmo americano

In Polish

konjac

Amerykański wiązu

In Latin

Konjac

Latin ulmo

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Rosales

Family

Araceae

Ulmaceae

Genus

Amorphophallus

Ulmus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Number of Species

3040

1 27800

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Properties of Devil's Tongue and Elm

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

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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Elm

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

Devil's Tongue and Elm Physical Information

Devil's Tongue and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Elm are as follows:

Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Elm flower color: Green
Elm leaf color: Light Green

Care of Devil's Tongue and Elm

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