Devil's Tongue

Epidendrum

About Devil's Tongue and Epidendrum

Devil's Tongue

Epidendrum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Epiphyte

Origin

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

Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil

Types

Amorphophallus konjac

Diothonea, Auliza

Number of Varieties

31000

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions

Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-911-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm20.30 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange

White, Light Green, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light 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

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

bipinnate

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Cold climate, Humidity

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers

Divison, 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, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Ample Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Birds

Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Cold climate, Humidity

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites

Allergy

Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber

Flowers

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used like flour

Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

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

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA humifusa

EPIDENDRUM ciliare

Common Name

voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam

Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid

In Hindi

Konjac

Epidendrum

In German

Teufelszunge

Epidendrum

In French

Amorphophallus konjac

Epidendrum

In Spanish

Amorphophallus konjac

Epidendrum

In Greek

Konjac

Epidendrum

In Portuguese

Amorphophallus konjac

Epidendrum

In Polish

konjac

Epidendrum

In Latin

Konjac

Epidendrum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Asparagales

Family

Araceae

Orchidaceae

Genus

Amorphophallus

Coilostylis

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Epidendreae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Epidendroideae

Number of Species

301500

1 27800

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Properties of Devil's Tongue and Epidendrum

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

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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Epidendrum

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

Devil's Tongue and Epidendrum Physical Information

Devil's Tongue and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Epidendrum are as follows:

Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green

Care of Devil's Tongue and Epidendrum

Care of Devil's Tongue and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and 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 Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.