Devil's Tongue

Phlox bifida

About Devil's Tongue and Phlox bifida

Devil's Tongue

Phlox bifida

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Flowering Plants

Origin

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

United States

Types

Amorphophallus konjac

Number of Varieties

325

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions

Rich Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-94-8

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Clump-Forming

Mat-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm25.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm50.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange

Lavender, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

bipinnate

Ovate-lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Container

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead flowers

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Birds

Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust

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

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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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

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Ground Cover

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

Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders

Part of Plant Used

Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber

Flowers, Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used like flour

As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash

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

Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA humifusa

Phlox bifida

Common Name

voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam

Phlox bifida, Phlox

In Hindi

Konjac

Phlox bifida

In German

Teufelszunge

Phlox bifida

In French

Amorphophallus konjac

Phlox bifida

In Spanish

Amorphophallus konjac

Phlox bifida

In Greek

Konjac

Phlox bifida

In Portuguese

Amorphophallus konjac

Phlox bifida

In Polish

konjac

Phlox bifida

In Latin

Konjac

Phlox bifida

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Solanales

Family

Araceae

Polemoniaceae

Genus

Amorphophallus

Phlox

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Phlocideae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Polemonioideae

Number of Species

3067

1 27800

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Properties of Devil's Tongue and Phlox bifida

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

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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Phlox bifida

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

Devil's Tongue and Phlox bifida Physical Information

Devil's Tongue and Phlox bifida physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Phlox bifida height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Phlox bifida are as follows:

Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Phlox bifida flower color: Lavender and White
Phlox bifida leaf color: Green

Care of Devil's Tongue and Phlox bifida

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