Devil's Tongue

Hornbeam

About Devil's Tongue and Hornbeam

Devil's Tongue

Hornbeam

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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

Europe, Turkey

Types

Amorphophallus konjac

Number of Varieties

330

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions

hedge rows, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-92-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm610.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm610.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

bipinnate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

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

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

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, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Birds

Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

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

Glossy

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

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber

Leaves

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used like flour

Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA humifusa

Carpinus betulus

Common Name

voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

In Hindi

Konjac

हानबीन

In German

Teufelszunge

Hainbuche

In French

Amorphophallus konjac

charme

In Spanish

Amorphophallus konjac

carpe

In Greek

Konjac

γαύρος

In Portuguese

Amorphophallus konjac

choupo-branco

In Polish

konjac

grab

In Latin

Konjac

Item carpinus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Fagales

Family

Araceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Amorphophallus

Carpinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Coryloideae

Number of Species

3038

1 27800

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Properties of Devil's Tongue and Hornbeam

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

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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Hornbeam

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

Devil's Tongue and Hornbeam Physical Information

Devil's Tongue and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Hornbeam are as follows:

Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green

Care of Devil's Tongue and Hornbeam

Care of Devil's Tongue and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.