Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Types
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-13
Sunset Zone
-
H2, 13, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
Dermititis
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
AECHMEA pabstii
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Aechmea, Bromeliad
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Aechmea
Devil's Backbone
In German
Aechmea
Devil's Backbone
In French
Aechmea
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Aechmea
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Αιχμέα
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Aechmea
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Aechmea
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Aechmea
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Malpighiales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bromelieae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Aechmea and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Aechmea and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Aechmea and Devils Backbone. Aechmea doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Aechmea does not have fragrant flowers. Aechmea has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Dermititis. 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 Aechmea and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aechmea and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Aechmea and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Aechmea and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aechmea is and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aechmea is and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Aechmea and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Aechmea and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Aechmea and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Care of Aechmea and Devils Backbone
Care of Aechmea and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.