Devil's Tongue

Lignum Vitae

About Devil's Tongue and Lignum Vitae

Devil's Tongue

Lignum Vitae

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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

Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America

Types

Amorphophallus konjac

Guaiacum officinale

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions

Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, H2

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm370.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange

Purple, Violet, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Purple

Olive

Shape

Leaf Shape

bipinnate

Egg-shaped

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

Very Slow

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 Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

Consistently

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Moderate

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

Prune to stimulate growth

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Fertilize three times a year

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Birds

fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Salt

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

Part of Plant Used

Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber

Bark, Sap

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used like flour

used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA humifusa

GUAIACUM sanctum

Common Name

voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam

Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae

In Hindi

Konjac

Lignum Vitae

In German

Teufelszunge

Lignum Vitae

In French

Amorphophallus konjac

Lignum Vitae

In Spanish

Amorphophallus konjac

Palo santo

In Greek

Konjac

Lignum Vitae

In Portuguese

Amorphophallus konjac

pau-santo

In Polish

konjac

Lignum Vitae

In Latin

Konjac

lignum Vitae

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Sapindales

Family

Araceae

Zygophyllaceae

Genus

Amorphophallus

Guaiacum

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Number of Species

303

1 27800

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Properties of Devil's Tongue and Lignum Vitae

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

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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Lignum Vitae

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

Devil's Tongue and Lignum Vitae Physical Information

Devil's Tongue and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Lignum Vitae are as follows:

Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive

Care of Devil's Tongue and Lignum Vitae

Care of Devil's Tongue and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.