Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
United States
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Lavender, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
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
Not Available
Not Available
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.