Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Cercis
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Konjac
In German
OstRedbud
Teufelszunge
In French
Redbud Orient
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Konjac
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
konjac
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Alismatales
Genus
Cercis
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cercideae
Thomsonieae
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Devil's Tongue
Care of Eastern Redbud and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Redbud 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.