Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
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
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin rash
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food
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, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
DASYLIRION
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Spoon flower, Common sotol
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
डेजर्ट चम्मच
Devil's Backbone
In German
Esslöffel
Devil's Backbone
In French
Desert cuillère
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Desierto cuchara
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Desert κουτάλι
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
colher Desert
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Desert łyżka
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
cochleari deserto
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malpighiales
Family
Agavaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Dasylirion
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Spoon and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Desert Spoon and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Spoon and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Spoon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Spoon and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Desert Spoon and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Spoon and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Desert Spoon flower color: Yellow
Desert Spoon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Desert Spoon and Devils Backbone
Care of Desert Spoon and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Spoon 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 Desert Spoon 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.