Devil's Tongue

Old Man Cactus

About Devil's Tongue and Old Man Cactus

Devil's Tongue

Old Man Cactus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Cactus or Succulent

Origin

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

Mexico

Types

Amorphophallus konjac

Cephalocereus senilis

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions

Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-911-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Narrow Upright/Fastigiate

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Light Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

White

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

White

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

White

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Purple

White

Shape

Leaf Shape

bipinnate

Funnel 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

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, 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

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Birds

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

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

Bulbs, Hair

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used like flour

Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes

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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA humifusa

CEPHALOCEREUS senilis

Common Name

voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam

Bunny Cactus White Persian Cat cactus

In Hindi

Konjac

ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस

In German

Teufelszunge

Old Man Cactus

In French

Amorphophallus konjac

Old Man Cactus

In Spanish

Amorphophallus konjac

Viejo Cactus

In Greek

Konjac

Γέρος Cactus

In Portuguese

Amorphophallus konjac

Old Man Cactus

In Polish

konjac

Stary Cactus

In Latin

Konjac

Senem Cactus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Caryophyllales

Family

Araceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Amorphophallus

Cephalocereus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Pachycereeae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Cactoideae

Number of Species

30200

1 27800

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Properties of Devil's Tongue and Old Man Cactus

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

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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Old Man Cactus

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

Devil's Tongue and Old Man Cactus Physical Information

Devil's Tongue and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Old Man Cactus are as follows:

Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White

Care of Devil's Tongue and Old Man Cactus

Care of Devil's Tongue and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Old Man Cactus pruning is done 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 Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.