Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Madagascar
South Africa
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Perennials
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Clivia
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Clivia
In German
Devil's Backbone
Clivia
In French
Backbone du Diable
Clivia
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Clivia
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Clivia
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Clivia
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Clivia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asparagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Clivia. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Clivia 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 Clivia 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 Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Clivia
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clivia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Clivia Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Clivia are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Clivia
Care of Devils Backbone and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clivia 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.