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American Aloe

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About American Aloe and Devils Backbone

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent
Shrub

Origin

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Madagascar

Types

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Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

48
0 40000
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Habitat

Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-119-13
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

11-5
-

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm90.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

35.60 cm30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Green, Gray Green
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

Tan
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green
Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

-
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
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

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Hummingbirds

Allergy

Skin irritation
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MANFREDA virginica
Euphorbia tithymaloides

Common Name

Century plant Maguey American aloe
Devil's Backbone

In Hindi

अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
Devil's Backbone

In German

amerikanischen Aloe
Devil's Backbone

In French

américaine Aloe
Backbone du Diable

In Spanish

Americana Aloe
El espinazo del diablo

In Greek

Αμερικανός Αλόη
Devil's Backbone

In Portuguese

americano Aloe
Espinha do Diabo

In Polish

Amerykański Aloe
Kręgosłup diabła

In Latin

American Aloe
Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

-
Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales
Malpighiales

Family

Agavaceae
Crassulaceae

Genus

Agave
Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Agavoideae
Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

1992000
1 27800
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Properties of American Aloe and Devils Backbone

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

Season and Care of American Aloe and Devils Backbone

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

American Aloe and Devils Backbone Physical Information

American Aloe and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Devils Backbone are as follows:

  • American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green

  • American Aloe leaf color: Green

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of American Aloe and Devils Backbone

Care of American Aloe and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe 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 American Aloe 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.