Devil's Tongue

Quiver Tree

About Devil's Tongue and Quiver Tree

Devil's Tongue

Quiver Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Succulent

Origin

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

Southern Africa, South Africa

Types

Amorphophallus konjac

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions

Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm-

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm40.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange

Lemon yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Purple

Blue Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

bipinnate

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Birds

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

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems

Asthma

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

Whole plant

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used like flour

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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA humifusa

ALOE dichotoma

Common Name

voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam

Kokerboom Quiver Tree

In Hindi

Konjac

तरकश ट्री

In German

Teufelszunge

Köcherbaum

In French

Amorphophallus konjac

Quiver Tree

In Spanish

Amorphophallus konjac

Árbol de la aljaba

In Greek

Konjac

φαρέτρα Δέντρο

In Portuguese

Amorphophallus konjac

Árvore do quiver

In Polish

konjac

Quiver Drzewo

In Latin

Konjac

pharetram ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Asparagales

Family

Araceae

Aloaceae

Genus

Amorphophallus

Aloe

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Asphodeloideae

Number of Species

30500

1 27800

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Properties of Devil's Tongue and Quiver Tree

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

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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Quiver Tree

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

Devil's Tongue and Quiver Tree Physical Information

Devil's Tongue and Quiver Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Quiver Tree height is - and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Quiver Tree are as follows:

Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green

Care of Devil's Tongue and Quiver Tree

Care of Devil's Tongue and Quiver Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quiver Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.