Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Beans
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
बीजपत्र
In German
Devil's Backbone
Cotyledon
In French
Backbone du Diable
Cotyledon
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Cotyledon
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Cotyledon
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Liścień
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Cotyledon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Crassulaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Cotyledon. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Cotyledon
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Cotyledon Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Cotyledon are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Cotyledon
Care of Devils Backbone and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.