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Aloe Vera
Devils Backbone
About Devils Backbone and Aloe Vera


What is
Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  
Type
Cactus or Succulent  
Shrub  
Origin
Northern Africa  
Madagascar  
Types
Aloe Vera  
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia  
Number of Varieties
400  
25
8  
99+
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Moist Ditches, River side, Tropical regions  
subtropical regions, Tropical regions  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12  
9-13  
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 cm  
99+
90.00 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
30.00 cm  
99+
30.00 cm  
99+
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  
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
Yes  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
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  
Loam, Sand  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral, Alkaline  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt  
Drought  
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground, Pot  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting  
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral, Alkaline  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
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  
Red blotch  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  
Facts
Flowers
Showy  
Showy  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
No  
Edible Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Bold  
Bold  
Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
Sometimes  
Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  
Attracts
Hummingbirds  
Hummingbirds  
Allergy
-  
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Beauty Benefits
-  
Skin Problems  
Edible Uses
Yes  
No  
Environmental Uses
Air purification  
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
Yes  
No  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
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  
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
200  
99+
2000  
12
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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:

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.

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