Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Types
Cactus
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-13
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Cardon
Devil's Backbone
In German
Cardon
Devil's Backbone
In French
Cardon
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Cardon
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Cardon
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Cardon
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Cardon
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Cardon
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malpighiales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Pachycereus
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Cardon and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Cardon and Devils Backbone. Cardon has thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon 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 Cardon and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardon and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Cardon and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is and Devils Backbone season is . The type of soil for Cardon is and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardon is and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cardon and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Cardon and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is 300.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Cardon and Devils Backbone
Care of Cardon and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon 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 Cardon 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.