Dwarf Rhododendron

Devil's Tongue

About Dwarf Rhododendron and Devil's Tongue

Dwarf Rhododendron

Devil's Tongue

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Perennial

Origin

China

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

Types

Rhododendron

Amorphophallus konjac

Number of Varieties

203

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Habitat

Well Drained

Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-74-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm10.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Lavender, Violet

Yellow, Orange

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Blue Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Blue Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green

Green, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic and Ovate

bipinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting

Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

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

Beautification, 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

Flowers, Leaves

Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber

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

Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON impeditum

OPUNTIA humifusa

Common Name

Dwarf Rhododendron, Dwarf Purple Rhododendron

voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam

In Hindi

Dwarf Rhododendron

Konjac

In German

Dwarf Rhododendron

Teufelszunge

In French

Dwarf Rhododendron

Amorphophallus konjac

In Spanish

Dwarf Rhododendron

Amorphophallus konjac

In Greek

Dwarf Rhododendron

Konjac

In Portuguese

Dwarf Rhododendron

Amorphophallus konjac

In Polish

Dwarf Rhododendron

konjac

In Latin

Dwarf Rhododendron

Konjac

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Alismatales

Family

Ericaceae

Araceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Amorphophallus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Thomsonieae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Aroideae

Number of Species

4030

1 27800

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Properties of Dwarf Rhododendron and Devil's Tongue

Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Rhododendron and Devil's Tongue? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Rhododendron and Devil's Tongue. Dwarf Rhododendron doesn't have thorns and Devil's Tongue doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Rhododendron does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Rhododendron has allergic reactions like and Devil's Tongue has allergic reactions like . 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 Dwarf Rhododendron and Devil's Tongue and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Devil's Tongue

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

Dwarf Rhododendron and Devil's Tongue Physical Information

Dwarf Rhododendron and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Rhododendron height is 25.40 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Rhododendron and Devil's Tongue are as follows:

Dwarf Rhododendron flower color: Purple, Lavender and Violet
Dwarf Rhododendron leaf color: Blue Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green

Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Devil's Tongue

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