Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus, Spurge
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Desert, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
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Flower Color Modifier
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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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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
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Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, 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
Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
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Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
PACHYCEREUS weberi
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
candelabro
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
candelabro
In German
Devil's Backbone
candelabro
In French
Backbone du Diable
candelabro
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
candelabro
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
candelabro
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
candelabro
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
candelabro
In Latin
Narum diaboli
candelabro
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Browningia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Candelabro
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Candelabro? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Candelabro. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Candelabro 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 Candelabro 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 Candelabro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Candelabro
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Candelabro is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Candelabro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Candelabro is while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabro is .
Devils Backbone and Candelabro Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Candelabro physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Candelabro are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Candelabro flower color:
- Candelabro leaf color:
Care of Devils Backbone and Candelabro
Care of Devils Backbone and Candelabro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.