Devil's Tongue

Limequat

About Devil's Tongue and Limequat

Devil's Tongue

Limequat

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Fruit

Origin

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

Types

Amorphophallus konjac

Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions

gardens, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-911-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-6

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Yellow, 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

Shape

Leaf Shape

bipinnate

Ovate

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

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

High

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Do not let dry out between waterings

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Birds

Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems

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

Fiber, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber

Fruits

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used like flour

Used As Food, Used in making beverages

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

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA humifusa

X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana

Common Name

voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam

Limequat

In Hindi

Konjac

Limequat

In German

Teufelszunge

Limequat

In French

Amorphophallus konjac

Limequat

In Spanish

Amorphophallus konjac

Limequat

In Greek

Konjac

Limequat

In Portuguese

Amorphophallus konjac

Limequat

In Polish

konjac

Limequat

In Latin

Konjac

Limequat

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Sapindales

Family

Araceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Amorphophallus

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Number of Species

301

1 27800

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Properties of Devil's Tongue and Limequat

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

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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Limequat

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

Devil's Tongue and Limequat Physical Information

Devil's Tongue and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Limequat are as follows:

Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Devil's Tongue and Limequat

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