Quiver Tree

Devil's Tongue

About Quiver Tree and Devil's Tongue

Quiver Tree

Devil's Tongue

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Succulent

Perennial

Origin

Southern Africa, South Africa

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada

Types

Amorphophallus konjac

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert

Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-154-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

9-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

-10.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

40.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Lemon yellow

Yellow, Orange

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Blue Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Blue Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green

Green, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

bipinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Very Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Requires very little pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Birds

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds

Allergy

Asthma

Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

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

Whole plant

Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used like flour

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALOE dichotoma

OPUNTIA humifusa

Common Name

Kokerboom Quiver Tree

voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam

In Hindi

तरकश ट्री

Konjac

In German

Köcherbaum

Teufelszunge

In French

Quiver Tree

Amorphophallus konjac

In Spanish

Árbol de la aljaba

Amorphophallus konjac

In Greek

φαρέτρα Δέντρο

Konjac

In Portuguese

Árvore do quiver

Amorphophallus konjac

In Polish

Quiver Drzewo

konjac

In Latin

pharetram ligno

Konjac

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Alismatales

Family

Aloaceae

Araceae

Genus

Aloe

Amorphophallus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Thomsonieae

Subfamily

Asphodeloideae

Aroideae

Number of Species

50030

1 27800

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Properties of Quiver Tree and Devil's Tongue

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

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Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Devil's Tongue

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

Quiver Tree and Devil's Tongue Physical Information

Quiver Tree and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is - and width 40.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Devil's Tongue are as follows:

Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green

Care of Quiver Tree and Devil's Tongue

Care of Quiver Tree and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quiver Tree 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.