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About Devil's Tongue and Woods Rose


About Woods Rose and Devil's Tongue


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Perennial   
Flowering Plants   

Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada   
Central America, Northern America   

Types
Not available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions   
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
9-1   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
10.20 cm   
99+
300.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
30.00 cm   
99+
200.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Orange   
Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink, White   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Non Fruiting Plant   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple   
Green, Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
bipinnate   
Pinnate   

Thorns
Yes   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall   
Spring, Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Partial shade, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   
Spring, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought, Salt   
Wet Site   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering   
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Partial shade, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds   
Grasshoppers   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought, Wet Site   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Birds   
Birds, Small mammals   

Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems   
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Good for skin, Skin Problems   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Food for birds   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety   
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C   

Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber   
Flowers, Rose Hip   

Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour   
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower   
Feature Plant, Mixed Border   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa   
Rosa woodsii   

Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam   
Woods Rose, Interior Rose   

In Hindi
Konjac   
Woods Rose   

In German
Teufelszunge   
Woods Rose   

In French
Amorphophallus konjac   
Woods Rose   

In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac   
Woods Rose   

In Greek
Konjac   
Woods Rose   

In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac   
Woods Rose   

In Polish
konjac   
Woods Rose   

In Latin
Konjac   
Woods Rose   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Alismatales   
Rosales   

Family
Araceae   
Rosaceae   

Genus
Amorphophallus   
Rosa   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Thomsonieae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Aroideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Devil's Tongue and Woods Rose

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

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Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Woods Rose

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

Devil's Tongue and Woods Rose Physical Information

Devil's Tongue and Woods Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Woods Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Woods Rose are as follows:

Care of Devil's Tongue and Woods Rose

Care of Devil's Tongue and Woods Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Woods Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Woods Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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