Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Ornamental Plants
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Low annual rainfall regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-5
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, 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
Black spots, Brown Spots, Rots, Snout weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Burns, Cuts, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
AGAVE gypsophila
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
American aloe, Century Plant, Maguey
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
सदी संयंत्र
In German
Devil's Backbone
Jahrhundert-Anlage
In French
Backbone du Diable
Century Plant
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Planta de siglo
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
αιώνα φυτών
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Century Plant
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Century Plant
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Century Plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asparagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Agavoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Century Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Century Plant? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Century Plant. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Century Plant 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 Century Plant 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 Century Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Century Plant
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Century Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Century Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Century Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Century Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Century Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Century Plant Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Century Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Century Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Century Plant are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Century Plant flower color: Yellow
- Century Plant leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Century Plant
Care of Devils Backbone and Century Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Century Plant 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 Century Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.