Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
-
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Ovate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, 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, Partial Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds
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
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Konjac
In German
Devil's Backbone
Teufelszunge
In French
Backbone du Diable
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Konjac
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
konjac
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Alismatales
Family
Crassulaceae
Araceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Thomsonieae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Devil's Tongue
Care of Devils Backbone and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Tongue 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 Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.