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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Echinopsis
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About Devils Backbone and Echinopsis

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Cactus or Succulent

Origin

Madagascar
North America, South America, Brazil

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Peanut cactus

Number of Varieties

8128
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1312-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-10

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm30.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm15.20 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

-
Green, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
-

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
-

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
-

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Succulent

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Slow

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

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

In Summer

Lots of watering
Average Water

In Spring

Moderate
Average Water

In Winter

Average Water
Less Watering

Soil

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 dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Mealybugs, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte
-

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Skin cuts

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Leaves

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 for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
ECHINOPSIS

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
हाथी कैक्टस

In German

Devil's Backbone
Igel Kaktus

In French

Backbone du Diable
hérisson cactus

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
cactus de erizo

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
hedgehog cactus

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
jeż kaktus

In Latin

Narum diaboli
cactus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Caryophyllales

Family

Crassulaceae
Cactaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Echinopsis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Trichocereeae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Cactoideae

Number of Species

20002000
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Echinopsis

Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Echinopsis? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Echinopsis. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Echinopsis 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 Echinopsis 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 Echinopsis and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Echinopsis

Season and care of Devils Backbone and Echinopsis is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Echinopsis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echinopsis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Devils Backbone and Echinopsis Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Echinopsis physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Echinopsis are as follows:

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

  • Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose

  • Echinopsis leaf color:

Care of Devils Backbone and Echinopsis

Care of Devils Backbone and Echinopsis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.