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
-
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-13
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
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
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
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
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
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
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
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malpighiales
Family
Agavaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Euphorbioideae
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.