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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Candelilla
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About Devils Backbone and Candelilla

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Shrub

Origin

Madagascar
Texas, Mexico

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Number of Varieties

8-
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1310-13
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-9

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm45.70 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm90.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
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Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Very Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Dry Conditions

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Dry Conditions

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
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Butterflies

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Slopes hedging

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Eczema

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
wax

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
wax plant

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Candelilla

In German

Devil's Backbone
candelilla

In French

Backbone du Diable
candelilla

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
candelilla

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
candelilla

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
candelilla

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
candelilla

In Latin

Narum diaboli
candelilla

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Euphorbiales

Family

Crassulaceae
Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
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Number of Species

2000-
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Candelilla

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Candelilla

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

Devils Backbone and Candelilla Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Candelilla physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Candelilla are as follows:

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

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

  • Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink

  • Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Candelilla

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