Devils Backbone

Buddha's Hand

About Devils Backbone and Buddha's Hand

Devils Backbone

Buddha's Hand

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What is

Life Span

Type

Origin

Types

Number of Varieties

Habitat

USDA Hardiness Zone

AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

Habit

Information

Minimum Height

Minimum Width

Flower Color

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Leaf Color in Summer

Leaf Color in Fall

Leaf Color in Winter

Leaf Shape

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Sunlight

Growth Rate

Type of Soil

The pH of Soil

Soil Drainage

Bloom Time

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

How to Plant?

Plant Maintenance

Watering Requirements

In Summer

In Spring

In Winter

Soil pH

Soil Type

Soil Drainage Capacity

Sun Exposure

Pruning

Fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Plant Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Foliage Sheen

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Allergy

Benefits

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Other Uses

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Common Name

In Hindi

In German

In French

In Spanish

In Greek

In Portuguese

In Polish

In Latin

Classification

Kingdom

Phylum

Class

Order

Family

Genus

Clade

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

Perennial

Shrub

Madagascar

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

9-13

H2, 13, 23, 24

Upright/Erect

90.00 cm

30.00 cm

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Green, Gray Green

Ovate

✔✘

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Fast

Loam, Sand

Neutral, Alkaline

Well drained

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

✔✘

Drought

Container, Ground, Pot

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Medium

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Lots of watering

Moderate

Average Water

Neutral, Alkaline

Loam, Sand

Well drained

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Red blotch

Drought

Showy

Single

✔✘

Bold

Matte

✔✘

Sometimes

✔✘

Hummingbirds

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Skin Problems

✔✘

Air purification

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Leaves, Root

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

✔✘

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

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Devil's Backbone

Backbone du Diable

El espinazo del diablo

Devil's Backbone

Espinha do Diabo

Kręgosłup diabła

Narum diaboli

Plantae

Magnoliophyta

Magnoliopsida

Malpighiales

Crassulaceae

Euphorbia

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Euphorbieae

Euphorbioideae

2000

Perennial

Fruit

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis

Well Drained

9-11

12-9

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Oval or Rounded

370.00 cm

300.00 cm

White, Purple

Bicolor

Yellow

Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Oval

✔✘

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Medium

Clay, Loam, Sand

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Well drained

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

✔✘

Drought

Ground

Budding, Cuttings

Medium

Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season

Lots of watering

Moderate

Average Water

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Clay, Loam, Sand

Well drained

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers

Red blotch

Drought

✔✘

Single

✔✘

Medium

Glossy

✔✘

Birds, Butterflies

Asthma

Showy Purposes

✔✘

Air purification

Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain

Flowers, Fruits

Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

✔✘

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis

Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron

Buddha's Hand Tree

Buddhas Hand Baum

Main de Bouddha Arbre

Mano de Buda Árbol

Χέρι του Βούδα Δέντρο

Mão de Buda Árvore

Ręka Buddy Drzewo

Buddha manus Arbor

Plantae

Sapindales

Rutaceae

Citrus

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Properties of Devils Backbone and Buddha's Hand

Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Buddha's Hand? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Buddha's Hand. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Buddha's Hand doesn't have thorns. Also Devils Backbone does not have fragrant flowers. Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like and Buddha's Hand has allergic reactions like . 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 Buddha's Hand and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Buddha's Hand

Season and care of Devils Backbone and Buddha's Hand is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Buddha's Hand, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is and Buddha's Hand season is . The type of soil for Devils Backbone is and for Buddha's Hand is while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is and for Buddha's Hand is .

Devils Backbone and Buddha's Hand Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Buddha's Hand physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is and width whereas Buddha's Hand height is and width . The color specification of Devils Backbone and Buddha's Hand are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color:
Devils Backbone leaf color:
Buddha's Hand flower color:
Buddha's Hand leaf color:

Care of Devils Backbone and Buddha's Hand

Care of Devils Backbone and Buddha's Hand include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done and Buddha's Hand pruning is done . In summer Devils Backbone needs and in winter, it needs . Whereas, in summer Buddha's Hand needs and in winter, it needs .