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About Devil's Tongue and Hylocereus


About Hylocereus and Devil's Tongue


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Perennial   
Cactus or Succulent   

Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada   
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America   

Types
Not available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions   
tropical environments, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
9-1   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Not Available   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
10.20 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Minimum Width
30.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Orange   
Not Available   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Red, Salmon   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
bipinnate   
Lanceolate   

Thorns
Yes   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall   
Not Available   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Not Available   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   
Not Available   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought, Salt   
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers   
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering   
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Less Watering   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds   
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Not Available   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
Not Available   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Bold   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Birds   
Not Available, pollinators   

Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Food for animals   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety   
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds   

Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber   
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds   

Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour   
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties   

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, Wall   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa   
Hylocereus undatus   

Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam   
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit   

In Hindi
Konjac   
hylocereus   

In German
Teufelszunge   
hylocereus   

In French
Amorphophallus konjac   
hylocereus   

In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac   
hylocereus   

In Greek
Konjac   
hylocereus   

In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac   
hylocereus   

In Polish
konjac   
Hylocereus   

In Latin
Konjac   
Hylocereus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Alismatales   
Caryophyllales   

Family
Araceae   
Cactaceae   

Genus
Amorphophallus   
Hylocereus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   

Tribe
Thomsonieae   
Hylocereeae   

Subfamily
Aroideae   
Cactoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
12   
99+

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Properties of Devil's Tongue and Hylocereus

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

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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Hylocereus

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

Devil's Tongue and Hylocereus Physical Information

Devil's Tongue and Hylocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Hylocereus are as follows:

Care of Devil's Tongue and Hylocereus

Care of Devil's Tongue and Hylocereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hylocereus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Hylocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.

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