Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent, Herbs
Origin
Madagascar
Southern Africa
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Aloe
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Open Plains, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Orange, Gold, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Rose, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut Bulbs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Fever, Frostbite, Inflammation, Itching, Osteoarthritis, Psoriasis, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
ALOE ferox
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe, Tap Aloe
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
केप मुसब्बर
In German
Devil's Backbone
Cape Aloe
In French
Backbone du Diable
Cap Aloe
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Cabo Aloe
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Κέιπ Αλόη
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Cape Aloe
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Cape Aloe
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Cape Aloe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asparagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Asphodeloideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Cape Aloe
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Cape Aloe? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Cape Aloe. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Cape Aloe 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 Cape Aloe 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 Cape Aloe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Cape Aloe
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Cape Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Cape Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cape Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Cape Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cape Aloe is Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Cape Aloe Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Cape Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cape Aloe height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Cape Aloe are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Cape Aloe flower color: Orange, Gold and Salmon
- Cape Aloe leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Cape Aloe
Care of Devils Backbone and Cape Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cape Aloe pruning is done Cut Bulbs. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cape Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.