Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Madagascar
Types
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Warmer regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Pink, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Cyanide poisoning
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
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
Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Bānsa
Devil's Backbone
In German
Bambus
Devil's Backbone
In French
Bambou
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Bambú
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
μπαμπού
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
bambu
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Bambus
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Bamboo
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Acidosasa
Euphorbia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bambuseae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Arthrostylidiinae, Arundinariinae, Bambusinae, Chusqueinae, Guaduinae, Melocanninae, Nastinae, Racemobambodinae, Shibataeinae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Bamboo and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Bamboo and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Bamboo and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bamboo season is Not Available and Devils Backbone season is Not Available. The type of soil for Bamboo is Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bamboo and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Bamboo and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Bamboo height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bamboo and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Bamboo and Devils Backbone
Care of Bamboo and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bamboo 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.