Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Shrub
Types
Not Available
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Low annual rainfall regions, Semi desert
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
12-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Black spots, Brown Spots, Rots, Snout weevils
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Wild gardens
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cuts, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Skin irritation
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
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, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
AGAVE gypsophila
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
American aloe, Century Plant, Maguey
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
सदी संयंत्र
Devil's Backbone
In German
Jahrhundert-Anlage
Devil's Backbone
In French
Century Plant
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Planta de siglo
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
αιώνα φυτών
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Century Plant
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Century Plant
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Century Plant
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malpighiales
Family
Agavaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Century Plant and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Century Plant and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Century Plant and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Century Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Century Plant is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Century Plant is Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Century Plant and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Century Plant and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Century Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Century Plant and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Century Plant flower color: Yellow
Century Plant leaf color: Blue Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Century Plant and Devils Backbone
Care of Century Plant and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Century Plant 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 Century Plant 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.