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Devils Backbone
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
About Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Devils Backbone


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
8  
99+
1  
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions  
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13  
8-15  
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 cm  
99+
460.00 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
30.00 cm  
99+
60.00 cm  
99+
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
No  
No  
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  
-  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  
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
No  
No  
Edible Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  
Showy Bark
No  
Yes  
Foliage Texture
Bold  
Medium  
Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
Sometimes  
No  
Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  
Attracts
Hummingbirds  
Birds  
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic  
-  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Beautification  
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems  
-  
Edible Uses
No  
Yes  
Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms  
-  
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
No  
No  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
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  
-  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
-  
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
2000  
12
60  
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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.

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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:

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.

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