Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
South America
Types
Not available
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
13,21,22,23,24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
All year
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Mealybugs
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Decoration Purposes
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, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Chin Cactus
In Hindi
Konjac
Gymnocalycium
In German
Teufelszunge
Gymnocalycium
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Gymnocalycium
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Gymnocalycium
In Greek
Konjac
Gymnocalycium
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
Gymnocalycium
In Polish
konjac
Gymnocalycium
In Latin
Konjac
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Caryophyllales
Genus
Amorphophallus
Gymnocalycium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Gymnocalycium
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Gymnocalycium is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Gymnocalycium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gymnocalycium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gymnocalycium is Neutral.
Devil's Tongue and Gymnocalycium Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Gymnocalycium physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Gymnocalycium are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Care of Devil's Tongue and Gymnocalycium
Care of Devil's Tongue and Gymnocalycium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.