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About Devil's Tongue and Madagascar palm


About Madagascar palm and Devil's Tongue


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Perennial   
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial   

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

Types
Not available   
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
192   
28

Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions   
Rocky areas, Tropical areas   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9   
9-12   

AHS Heat Zone
9-1   
12-10   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
10.20 cm   
99+
370.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
30.00 cm   
99+
90.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Orange   
White   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Gray Green, Tan   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
bipinnate   
Long Narrow   

Thorns
Yes   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
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   
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought, Salt   
Drought   

Care

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

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers   
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering   
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

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

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained   

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   
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds   
Aphids, Dry root rot   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Not Available   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Bold   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Birds   
Not Available   

Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems   
poisonous if ingested, Toxic   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Not Available   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
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   
Not Available   

Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber   
Not Applicable   

Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour   
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Sometimes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower   
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa   
PACHYPODIUM lamerei   

Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam   
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot   

In Hindi
Konjac   
Madagascar palm   

In German
Teufelszunge   
Madagaskarpalme   

In French
Amorphophallus konjac   
Pachypodium de Madagascar   

In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac   
Palma de Madagascar   

In Greek
Konjac   
Pachypodium   

In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac   
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar   

In Polish
konjac   
Pachypodium   

In Latin
Konjac   
Mandacaru   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Dicotyledonae   

Order
Alismatales   
Gentianales   

Family
Araceae   
Apocynaceae   

Genus
Amorphophallus   
pachypodium   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Thomsonieae   
Malouetieae   

Subfamily
Aroideae   
Apocynoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
25   
99+

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Properties of Devil's Tongue and Madagascar palm

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

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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Madagascar palm

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

Devil's Tongue and Madagascar palm Physical Information

Devil's Tongue and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Madagascar palm are as follows:

Care of Devil's Tongue and Madagascar palm

Care of Devil's Tongue and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Madagascar palm pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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