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Peruvian Apple Cactus
Devil's Tongue
About Devil's Tongue and Peruvian Apple Cactus


What is
Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  
Type
Cactus  
Perennial  
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada  
Types
Cereus repandus  
Amorphophallus konjac  
Number of Varieties
50  
99+
3  
Habitat
Desert  
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15  
4-9  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10  
9-1  
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24  
-  
Habit
Upright/Erect  
Clump-Forming  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
300.00 cm  
99+
10.20 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
90.00 cm  
99+
30.00 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow  
Yellow, Orange  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  
Fruit Color
Pink, Red  
-  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Green  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Green  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green  
Green  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green  
Green, Purple  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Toothed  
bipinnate  
Thorns
Yes  
Yes  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full 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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt  
Drought, Salt  
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Container, Ground, Pot  
How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water  
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  
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  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Aphids, Birds  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  
Facts
Flowers
Showy  
Showy  
Flower Petal Number
Double  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes  
Yes  
Edible Fruit
Yes  
Yes  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
No  
No  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Bold  
Bold  
Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
No  
Self-Sowing
No  
No  
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies  
Birds  
Allergy
-  
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
-  
Beauty Benefits
-  
-  
Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  
Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds  
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits  
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes  
Traditional medicine, Used like flour  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical  
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus  
OPUNTIA humifusa  
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus  
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam  
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus  
Konjac  
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus  
Teufelszunge  
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus  
Amorphophallus konjac  
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus  
Amorphophallus konjac  
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος  
Konjac  
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana  
Amorphophallus konjac  
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus  
konjac  
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus  
Konjac  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Caryophyllidae  
Alismatales  
Family
Cactaceae  
Araceae  
Genus
Cereus  
Amorphophallus  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Monocots  
Tribe
Cereeae  
Thomsonieae  
Subfamily
Cactoideae  
Aroideae  
Number of Species
6  
30  
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Properties of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Devil's Tongue

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

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Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Devil's Tongue

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

Peruvian Apple Cactus and Devil's Tongue Physical Information

Peruvian Apple Cactus and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Devil's Tongue are as follows:

Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Devil's Tongue

Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus 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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