Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Fruits
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Konjac
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Teufelszunge
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
kiwai
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Konjac
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
konjac
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Konjac
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Theales
Family
Araceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Amorphophallus
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Devil's Tongue and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Devil's Tongue and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Devil's Tongue and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.
