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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

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About Devils Backbone and Elephant Bush

What is

Life Span

Type

Origin

Types

Number of Varieties

Habitat

USDA Hardiness Zone

AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

Habit

Information

Minimum Height

Minimum Width

Flower Color

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Leaf Color in Summer

Leaf Color in Fall

Leaf Color in Winter

Leaf Shape

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Sunlight

Growth Rate

Type of Soil

The pH of Soil

Soil Drainage

Bloom Time

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

How to Plant?

Plant Maintenance

Watering Requirements

In Summer

In Spring

In Winter

Soil pH

Soil Type

Soil Drainage Capacity

Sun Exposure

Pruning

Fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Plant Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Foliage Sheen

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Allergy

Benefits

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Other Uses

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Common Name

In Hindi

In German

In French

In Spanish

In Greek

In Portuguese

In Polish

In Latin

Classification

Kingdom

Phylum

Class

Order

Family

Genus

Clade

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

 
Perennial
Shrub
Madagascar
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
8
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
9-13
-
H2, 13, 23, 24
Upright/Erect
 
90.00 cm
30.00 cm
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
-
-
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Ovate
 
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Fast
Loam, Sand
Neutral, Alkaline
Well drained
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Drought
 
Container, Ground, Pot
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Lots of watering
Moderate
Average Water
Neutral, Alkaline
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Red blotch
Drought
 
Showy
Single
Bold
Matte
Sometimes
Hummingbirds
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
 
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Skin Problems
Air purification
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Leaves, Root
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
 
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Devil's Backbone
Devil's Backbone
Devil's Backbone
Backbone du Diable
El espinazo del diablo
Devil's Backbone
Espinha do Diabo
Kręgosłup diabła
Narum diaboli
 
Plantae
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Malpighiales
Crassulaceae
Euphorbia
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Euphorbieae
Euphorbioideae
2000
 
Perennial
Succulent
Southern Africa
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
30
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
10-12
10-1
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Twisted/Contorted
 
250.00 cm
121.00 cm
Pink
-
Green, Red
Green
Green
Green
Green
Succulent
 
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Fast
Loam, Sand
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Well drained
Late Spring
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
 
Container, Ground, Pot
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Low
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Ample Water
Less Watering
Less Watering
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Pests and diseases free
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
 
Showy
Single
Bold
Matte
Butterflies
-
 
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Leaves, Stem
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
 
PORTULACARIA afra
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Elephant Bush
Elephant Bush
Elephant Bush
elefante Bush
ελέφαντας Μπους
elefante de Bush
Elephant Bush
bush elephant
 
Plantae
Embryophyta
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllales
Portulacaceae
Portulacaria
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Portulacarioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Elephant Bush. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Devils Backbone does not have fragrant flowers. Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like and Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like . 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 Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Devils Backbone and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Elephant Bush, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is and Elephant Bush season is . The type of soil for Devils Backbone is and for Elephant Bush is while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is and for Elephant Bush is .

Devils Backbone and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is and width whereas Elephant Bush height is and width . The color specification of Devils Backbone and Elephant Bush are as follows:

  • Devils Backbone flower color:

  • Devils Backbone leaf color:

  • Elephant Bush flower color:

  • Elephant Bush leaf color:

Care of Devils Backbone and Elephant Bush

Care of Devils Backbone and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done and Elephant Bush pruning is done . In summer Devils Backbone needs and in winter, it needs . Whereas, in summer Elephant Bush needs and in winter, it needs .