Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Epiphytes
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
11-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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, 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Muscle Pain, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
ANTHURIUM(WHITE HEART) PPAF
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Anthurium
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Anthurium
In German
Devil's Backbone
Anthurium
In French
Backbone du Diable
Anthurium
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Anthurium
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
ανθούρια
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Anthurium
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
anturium
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Anthurium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Alismatales
Family
Crassulaceae
Araceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Anthurium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Anthurieae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Anthurium
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Anthurium? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Anthurium. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Anthurium 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 Anthurium 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 Anthurium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Anthurium
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Anthurium is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Anthurium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anthurium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Anthurium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Anthurium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Anthurium Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Anthurium physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Anthurium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Anthurium are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Anthurium flower color: White and Pink
- Anthurium leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Anthurium
Care of Devils Backbone and Anthurium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anthurium 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 Anthurium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.