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
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
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
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
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: Not Available
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.