Devil's Tongue

Valley Oak

About Devil's Tongue and Valley Oak

Devil's Tongue

Valley Oak

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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

United States, California

Types

Amorphophallus konjac

Quercus lobata

Number of Varieties

310

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions

Semi desert, Subtropical climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-97-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm1,650.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm1,680.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange

Red, Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Yellow green, Gold

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

bipinnate

Irregular

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, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

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, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, 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

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Birds

Fungal Diseases

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Bark, Leaves, Wood

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used like flour

Cattle Fodder, Used by tanners in tanning leather, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction

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

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA humifusa

QUERCUS lobata

Common Name

voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam

California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak

In Hindi

Konjac

घाटी ओक

In German

Teufelszunge

Tal Eiche

In French

Amorphophallus konjac

Oak Valley

In Spanish

Amorphophallus konjac

valle del roble

In Greek

Konjac

Valley Oak

In Portuguese

Amorphophallus konjac

vale Oak

In Polish

konjac

Dolina Oak

In Latin

Konjac

Oak vallis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Fagales

Family

Araceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Amorphophallus

Quercus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Number of Species

30600

1 27800

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Properties of Devil's Tongue and Valley Oak

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

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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Valley Oak

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

Devil's Tongue and Valley Oak Physical Information

Devil's Tongue and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Valley Oak are as follows:

Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak leaf color: Green

Care of Devil's Tongue and Valley Oak

Care of Devil's Tongue and Valley Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Valley Oak pruning is done Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.