Aloe Vera

Devils Backbone

About Aloe Vera and Devils Backbone

Aloe Vera

Devils Backbone

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Shrub

Origin

Northern Africa

Madagascar

Types

Aloe Vera

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

4008

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Habitat

gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Moist Ditches, River side, Tropical regions

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-129-13

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Lemon yellow

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Olive, Gray Green

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Stem Planting

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Menstrual Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Stomach Ulcers, Sunburn

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used for its medicinal properties

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALOE vera

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Common Name

Aloe vera, Korphad

Devil's Backbone

In Hindi

एलोविरा

Devil's Backbone

In German

Aloe Vera

Devil's Backbone

In French

Aloe vera

Backbone du Diable

In Spanish

Aloe vera

El espinazo del diablo

In Greek

Αλόη

Devil's Backbone

In Portuguese

Aloe Vera

Espinha do Diabo

In Polish

Aloes

Kręgosłup diabła

In Latin

Aloe Vera

Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Anthophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Malpighiales

Family

Aloaceae

Crassulaceae

Genus

Aloe

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Asphodeloideae

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

2002000

1 27800

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Properties of Aloe Vera and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Aloe Vera and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Aloe Vera and Devils Backbone. Aloe Vera has thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Aloe Vera does not have fragrant flowers. Aloe Vera has allergic reactions like and Devils Backbone 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 Aloe Vera and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Aloe Vera and Devils Backbone

Season and care of Aloe Vera and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Aloe Vera and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aloe Vera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aloe Vera is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aloe Vera is Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.

Aloe Vera and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Aloe Vera and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Aloe Vera height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Aloe Vera and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Aloe Vera flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Aloe Vera leaf color: Gray Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of Aloe Vera and Devils Backbone

Care of Aloe Vera and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aloe Vera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aloe Vera 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.