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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

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About Devils Backbone and Cardon

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Cactus or Succulent

Origin

Madagascar
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Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Cactus

Number of Varieties

8-
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-13-9999
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
-

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm300.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm8.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

-
-

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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Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Succulent

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Slow

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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Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
-

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Type

Loam, Sand
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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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
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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
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Evergreen

Invasive

Sometimes
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Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
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Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Nutrients

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
Pachycereus pringlei

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Cardon

In German

Devil's Backbone
Cardon

In French

Backbone du Diable
Cardon

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Cardon

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Cardon

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Cardon

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Cardon

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Cardon

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Caryophyllales

Family

Crassulaceae
Cactaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Pachycereus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Pachycereeae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Cactoideae

Number of Species

200012
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Cardon

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Cardon

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

Devils Backbone and Cardon Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Cardon physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cardon height is 300.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Cardon are as follows:

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

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

  • Cardon flower color: White

  • Cardon leaf color:

Care of Devils Backbone and Cardon

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