Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
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Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Red, Violet
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Succulent
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Toxic
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
Showy
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CEREUS jamacaru
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
mandacaru
Konjac
In German
Cereus jamacaru
Teufelszunge
In French
Cereus jamacaru
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Cereus jamacaru
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
Mandacaru
Konjac
In Portuguese
Mandacaru
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Mandacaru
konjac
In Latin
Mandacaru
Konjac
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Alismatales
Genus
Cereus
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Careeae
Thomsonieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Mandacaru and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Mandacaru and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Mandacaru and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mandacaru and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Mandacaru and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mandacaru and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Care of Mandacaru and Devil's Tongue
Care of Mandacaru and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandacaru 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 Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.