Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Populus tremuloides
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Bark, Pulp
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
POPULUS tremuloides
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
Konjac
In German
Zitterpappel
Teufelszunge
In French
tremble
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
Konjac
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
konjac
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
Konjac
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Alismatales
Family
Salicaceae
Araceae
Genus
Populus
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Saliceae
Thomsonieae
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quaking Aspen and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Quaking Aspen and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color:
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Quaking Aspen and Devil's Tongue
Care of Quaking Aspen and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quaking Aspen 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.