Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
Madagascar
Types
-
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Desert
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Magenta, Rose, Burgundy, Bronze
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Digestive Problems
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
Diabetes, Hangover
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Jam
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYLINDROPUNTIA imbricata
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Cane Cholla, Walking Stick Cholla, Tree Cholla, Chainlink Cactus
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Cardenche
Devil's Backbone
In German
Cardenche
Devil's Backbone
In French
Cactus rustique
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Cardenche
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Cardenche
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Cardenche
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Cardenche
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Cardenche
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malpighiales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae, Maihueniodeae, Opuntioideae, Pereskioideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Cardenche and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Cardenche and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Cardenche and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardenche season is Summer and Devils Backbone season is Summer. The type of soil for Cardenche is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardenche is Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cardenche and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Cardenche and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Cardenche height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cardenche and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Cardenche flower color: Magenta, Rose, Burgundy and Bronze
Cardenche leaf color:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Cardenche and Devils Backbone
Care of Cardenche and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardenche 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 Cardenche 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.