Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Madagascar
South America
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Bromeliad
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Bromeliad
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Bromeliad
In German
Devil's Backbone
Bromeliad
In French
Backbone du Diable
Bromeliad
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Bromeliad
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Bromeliad
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Bromeliad
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Bromeliad
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Bromeliad
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Bromeliales
Family
Crassulaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Bromeliad
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Bromeliad? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Bromeliad. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Bromeliad
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Bromeliad Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Bromeliad are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
- Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Care of Devils Backbone and Bromeliad
Care of Devils Backbone and Bromeliad include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.