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Devils Backbone
Elephant Bush
About Elephant Bush and Devils Backbone


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
8  
99+
30  
99+
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions  
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13  
10-12  
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 cm  
99+
250.00 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
30.00 cm  
99+
121.00 cm  
99+
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
No  
No  
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
No  
No  
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
No  
No  
Edible Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Bold  
Bold  
Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
Sometimes  
No  
Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  
Attracts
Hummingbirds  
Butterflies  
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic  
-  
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
No  
Yes  
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
No  
Yes  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
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  
-  
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae  
Portulacarioideae  
Number of Species
2000  
12
1  
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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.

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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:

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.

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