Devil's Tongue

Pecan

About Devil's Tongue and Pecan

Devil's Tongue

Pecan

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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, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico

Types

Amorphophallus konjac

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-95-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

bipinnate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Spring

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, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

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

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Birds

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Part of Plant Used

Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used like flour

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

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

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA humifusa

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

Konjac

पेकॉन

In German

Teufelszunge

Pekannuss

In French

Amorphophallus konjac

Pacanier

In Spanish

Amorphophallus konjac

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Konjac

Pecan

In Portuguese

Amorphophallus konjac

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

konjac

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Konjac

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Juglandales

Family

Araceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Amorphophallus

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

3019

1 27800

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Properties of Devil's Tongue and Pecan

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

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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Pecan

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

Devil's Tongue and Pecan Physical Information

Devil's Tongue and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Pecan are as follows:

Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Devil's Tongue and Pecan

Care of Devil's Tongue and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.