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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Bishop's Cap Cactus
Bishop's Cap Cactus



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About Devils Backbone and Bishop's Cap Cactus

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Ornamental Plant

Origin

Madagascar
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Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Astrophytum myriostigma, Astrophytum ornatum

Number of Varieties

850
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Desert, Semi desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1312-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-10

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm25.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm20.30 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
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Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Elliptic

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Growth Rate

Fast
Very Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage

Well drained
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Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
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Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs very little water

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
-

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
-

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
-

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
-

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
Mealy bugs

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
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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
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte
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Evergreen

Invasive

Sometimes
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Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
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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
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Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
Astrophytum myriostigma

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Bishop's Cap Cactus, Bishop's Hat, Bishop's Miter Cactus ,Star Cactus

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Star Cactus

In German

Devil's Backbone
Star Cactus

In French

Backbone du Diable
Star Cactus

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Star Cactus

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Star Cactus

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Star Cactus

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Star Cactus

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Star Cactus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Caryophyllales

Family

Crassulaceae
Cactaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Astrophytum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Cacteae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Cactoideae

Number of Species

20006
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Bishop's Cap Cactus

Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Bishop's Cap Cactus? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Bishop's Cap Cactus. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Bishop's Cap Cactus 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 Bishop's Cap Cactus 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 Bishop's Cap Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Bishop's Cap Cactus

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

Devils Backbone and Bishop's Cap Cactus Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Bishop's Cap Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bishop's Cap Cactus height is 25.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Bishop's Cap Cactus are as follows:

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

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

  • Bishop's Cap Cactus flower color: Yellow

  • Bishop's Cap Cactus leaf color:

Care of Devils Backbone and Bishop's Cap Cactus

Care of Devils Backbone and Bishop's Cap Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Cap Cactus 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 Bishop's Cap Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.