Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
China, Japan
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Cyanide poisoning
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
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
BAMBUSA
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Bānsa
In German
Devil's Backbone
Bambus
In French
Backbone du Diable
Bambou
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Bambú
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
bambu
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Bambus
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Poales
Family
Crassulaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Acidosasa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Arthrostylidiinae, Arundinariinae, Bambusinae, Chusqueinae, Guaduinae, Melocanninae, Nastinae, Racemobambodinae, Shibataeinae
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Bamboo
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Bamboo is Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Bamboo Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bamboo height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Bamboo are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Bamboo flower color:
- Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Bamboo
Care of Devils Backbone and Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.