Devil's Tongue

Western Redbud

About Devil's Tongue and Western Redbud

Devil's Tongue

Western Redbud

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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

Western United States, California

Types

Amorphophallus konjac

Number of Varieties

325

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions

Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-98-10

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Habit

Clump-Forming

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm300.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm370.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange

Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Gold, Sienna, Rose

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

bipinnate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Early 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

occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Birds

Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt

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

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Used in parkland, Water gardening

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

soil stabilisation

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

Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used like flour

Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OPUNTIA humifusa

CERCIS occidentalis

Common Name

voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam

California Redbud, Western Redbud

In Hindi

Konjac

Western Redbud

In German

Teufelszunge

West Redbud

In French

Amorphophallus konjac

Redbud Western

In Spanish

Amorphophallus konjac

Redbud Occidental

In Greek

Konjac

Δυτική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

Amorphophallus konjac

Redbud ocidental

In Polish

konjac

Zachodnia Redbud

In Latin

Konjac

Western Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Fabales

Family

Araceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Amorphophallus

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Cercideae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

3025

1 27800

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Properties of Devil's Tongue and Western Redbud

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

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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Western Redbud

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

Devil's Tongue and Western Redbud Physical Information

Devil's Tongue and Western Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Western Redbud are as follows:

Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze

Care of Devil's Tongue and Western Redbud

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