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About American Aloe and Devils Backbone

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
1.3 Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Madagascar
1.4 Types
Not Available
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
4
Rank: 88 (Overall)
8
Rank: 84 (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-13
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
11-5
Not Available
1.8 Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 13, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
30.50 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
90.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
35.60 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
30.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
2.4 Thorns
63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
4.7 Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Not Available
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
Sometimes
5.10 Self-Sowing
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
5.12 Allergy
Skin irritation
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
6.1.3 Edible Uses
51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Root
6.2.3 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
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
Euphorbia tithymaloides
7.2 Common Name
Century plant Maguey American aloe
Devil's Backbone
7.2.1 In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
Devil's Backbone
7.2.2 In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Devil's Backbone
7.2.3 In French
américaine Aloe
Backbone du Diable
7.2.4 In Spanish
Americana Aloe
El espinazo del diablo
7.2.5 In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
Devil's Backbone
7.2.6 In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Espinha do Diabo
7.2.7 In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Kręgosłup diabła
7.2.8 In Latin
American Aloe
Narum diaboli
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Asparagales
Malpighiales
8.5 Family
Agavaceae
Crassulaceae
8.6 Genus
Agave
Euphorbia
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
8.9 Subfamily
Agavoideae
Euphorbioideae
8.10 Number of Species
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199
Rank: 60 (Overall)
2000
Rank: 9 (Overall)
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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.