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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

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About Devils Backbone and Elephant Bush

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Succulent

Origin

Madagascar
Southern Africa

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

830
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1310-12
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
10-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm250.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm121.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Pink

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

-
Green, Red

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Succulent

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

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

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

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
Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate
Less Watering

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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

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
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Butterflies

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Elephant Bush

In German

Devil's Backbone
Elephant Bush

In French

Backbone du Diable
Elephant Bush

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
elefante Bush

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
elefante de Bush

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Elephant Bush

In Latin

Narum diaboli
bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Caryophyllales

Family

Crassulaceae
Portulacaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

20001
1 27800
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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 Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic and Elephant Bush 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 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 Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Devils Backbone and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Elephant Bush are as follows:

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

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

  • Elephant Bush flower color: Pink

  • Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Elephant Bush

Care of Devils Backbone and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.