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About Jasmine and Devil's Tongue


About Devil's Tongue and Jasmine


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines   
Perennial   

Origin
Southern Africa   
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada   

Types
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine   
Not available   

Number of Varieties
100   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods   
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
4-9   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
9-1   

Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Not Available   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
180.00 cm   
99+
10.20 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
120.00 cm   
99+
30.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pale White, White   
Yellow, Orange   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Black, Brown   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green   
Green, Purple   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblovate   
bipinnate   

Thorns
Yes   
Yes   

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
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
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 Winter   
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought, Salt   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container   
Container, Ground, Pot   

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

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering   
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

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

Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew   
Aphids, Birds   

Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Bold   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds   
Birds   

Allergy
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting   
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, small hedge   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems   
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety   

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

Other Uses
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance   
Traditional medicine, Used like flour   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ALOE arborescens   
OPUNTIA humifusa   

Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia   
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam   

In Hindi
चमेली   
Konjac   

In German
Jasmin   
Teufelszunge   

In French
Jasmin   
Amorphophallus konjac   

In Spanish
Hortensia   
Amorphophallus konjac   

In Greek
υδραγεία   
Konjac   

In Portuguese
Jasmin   
Amorphophallus konjac   

In Polish
Jasmin   
konjac   

In Latin
Jasmin   
Konjac   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Scrophulariales   
Alismatales   

Family
Aloaceae   
Araceae   

Genus
Jasminium   
Amorphophallus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids   
Angiosperms, Monocots   

Tribe
Jasmineae   
Thomsonieae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Aroideae   

Number of Species
200   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Jasmine and Devil's Tongue

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

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Season and Care of Jasmine and Devil's Tongue

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

Jasmine and Devil's Tongue Physical Information

Jasmine and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jasmine and Devil's Tongue are as follows:

Care of Jasmine and Devil's Tongue

Care of Jasmine and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering and Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jasmine 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.

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