Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Madagascar
Types
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
9-13
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
White, Red, Blue, Green
-
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
Burgundy
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
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
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, 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
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
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, In Late summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Cordyline
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Cordyline
Devil's Backbone
In German
Cordyline
Devil's Backbone
In French
cordyline
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
cordyline
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Cordyline
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Cordyline
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Cordyline
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Cordyline
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malpighiales
Family
Liliaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Cordyline
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lomandroideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Cordyline and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Cordyline and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Cordyline and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cordyline season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cordyline is and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cordyline is and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cordyline and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Cordyline and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Cordyline 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 Cordyline and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Cordyline flower color: White and Pink
Cordyline leaf color:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Cordyline and Devils Backbone
Care of Cordyline and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cordyline 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.