Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Madagascar
Types
Crassula
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-13
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes 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, Alkaline
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CRASSULA
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
जेड पौधा
Devil's Backbone
In German
Geldbaum
Devil's Backbone
In French
Crassula ovata
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Crassula ovata
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
crassula ovata
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
crassula ovata
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Crassula ovata
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Crassula ovata
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Malpighiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Crassuloideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Crassula Ovata and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Crassula Ovata and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Crassula Ovata and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crassula Ovata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crassula Ovata is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crassula Ovata is Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Crassula Ovata and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Crassula Ovata and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Crassula Ovata and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Crassula Ovata flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Crassula Ovata leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Crassula Ovata and Devils Backbone
Care of Crassula Ovata and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crassula Ovata pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crassula Ovata 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.