Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
8-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Bugs, Mites
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Rash, Respiratory distress
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Aging, Anti-fungal, Antispasmodic, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
BAMBUSA beecheyana
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Beechey's Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
बांस
In German
Devil's Backbone
Verklumpung Bambus
In French
Backbone du Diable
clumping Bamboo
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
clumping Bamboo
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
συσσώρευση μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
bambu aglutinação
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
zbicie bambus
In Latin
Narum diaboli
clumping Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Cyperales
Family
Crassulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Clumping Bamboo
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Clumping Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Clumping Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clumping Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Clumping Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Clumping Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Clumping Bamboo Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Clumping Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Clumping Bamboo height is 1,070.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Clumping Bamboo are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Clumping Bamboo flower color: Pale White
- Clumping Bamboo leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Clumping Bamboo
Care of Devils Backbone and Clumping Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clumping Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clumping Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.