Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Types
Epiphytes
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Rainforest
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
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
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Acidic, 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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
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
Muscle Pain, Rheumatism
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM(WHITE HEART) PPAF
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Anthurium
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Anthurium
Devil's Backbone
In German
Anthurium
Devil's Backbone
In French
Anthurium
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Anthurium
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
ανθούρια
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Anthurium
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
anturium
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Anthurium
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Malpighiales
Family
Araceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Anthurium
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthurieae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Anthurium and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Anthurium and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Anthurium and Devils Backbone. Anthurium doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Anthurium does not have fragrant flowers. Anthurium 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 Anthurium and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Anthurium and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Anthurium and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Anthurium and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anthurium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Anthurium is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anthurium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Anthurium and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Anthurium and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Anthurium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Anthurium and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Anthurium flower color: White and Pink
Anthurium leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Anthurium and Devils Backbone
Care of Anthurium and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anthurium 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 Anthurium 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.