Devil's Tongue

Lemon Thyme

About Devil's Tongue and Lemon Thyme

Devil's Tongue

Lemon Thyme

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Herbs

Origin

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

Types

Amorphophallus konjac

Thymus citriodorus

Number of Varieties

315

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions

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USDA Hardiness Zone

4-9-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm25.40 cm

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm30.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange

Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Purple

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

bipinnate

Ovate-lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Deer resistant, Drought, Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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 flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Birds

Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Deer resistant, Drought, Frost

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bees, Wildlife

Allergy

Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems

Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin

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

Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach

Part of Plant Used

Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber

Leaves

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used like flour

Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas

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, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA humifusa

Thymus citriodorus

Common Name

voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam

Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme

In Hindi

Konjac

Lemon Thyme

In German

Teufelszunge

Zitronenthymian

In French

Amorphophallus konjac

citron Thyme

In Spanish

Amorphophallus konjac

citron Thyme

In Greek

Konjac

λεμόνι Θυμάρι

In Portuguese

Amorphophallus konjac

limão Tomilho

In Polish

konjac

tymianek cytrynowy

In Latin

Konjac

lemon Thyme

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Lamiales

Family

Araceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Amorphophallus

Thymus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

30350

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Properties of Devil's Tongue and Lemon Thyme

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

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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Lemon Thyme

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

Devil's Tongue and Lemon Thyme Physical Information

Devil's Tongue and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Lemon Thyme are as follows:

Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green

Care of Devil's Tongue and Lemon Thyme

Care of Devil's Tongue and Lemon Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.