Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Madagascar
Argentina
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, 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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Cholla
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Devil's Backbone
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Backbone du Diable
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
planta Salão
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
roślin Hall
In Latin
Narum diaboli
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Opuntioideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Cholla? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Cholla. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Cholla 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 Cholla 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 Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Cholla
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Cholla Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Cholla are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Devils Backbone and Cholla
Care of Devils Backbone and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.