Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
China, Japan
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Devil's Backbone
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
Backbone du Diable
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Poales
Family
Crassulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Devils Backbone and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Buddha's Belly Bamboo pruning is done Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Belly Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.