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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Alphonse Karr Bamboo



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About Devils Backbone and Alphonse Karr Bamboo

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Grass

Origin

Madagascar
China

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii

Number of Varieties

81
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-138-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12 - 1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm460.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm60.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
-

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Grass like

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
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Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

Facts

Flowers

Showy
-

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Birds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Whole plant

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
अल्फोंस Karr बांस

In German

Devil's Backbone
Alphonse Karr Bamboo

In French

Backbone du Diable
Alphonse Karr Bamboo

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Alphonse Karr Bambú

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Alphonse Karr Bamboo

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Alphonse Karr Bamboo

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Alphonse Karr Bamboo

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Order

Malpighiales
Poales

Family

Crassulaceae
Poaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Bambusa

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Bambuseae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Bambusoideae

Number of Species

200060
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Alphonse Karr Bamboo

Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Alphonse Karr Bamboo? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Alphonse Karr Bamboo. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Alphonse Karr Bamboo doesn't have thorns. Also Devils Backbone does not have fragrant flowers. Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic and Alphonse Karr Bamboo has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic. 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 Devils Backbone and Alphonse Karr Bamboo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Alphonse Karr Bamboo

Season and care of Devils Backbone and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Devils Backbone and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

  • Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:

  • Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Alphonse Karr Bamboo

Care of Devils Backbone and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.