Devils Backbone

Gasteria

About Devils Backbone and Gasteria

Devils Backbone

Gasteria

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Cactus or Succulent

Origin

Madagascar

Southern Africa

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii

Number of Varieties

816

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-13-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24

13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm12.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm10.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Coral

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Tongue shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Dry soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

Less Watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Fusarium root rot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Ants, Flies

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Irritation to intestines, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

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

Narum diaboli

Gasteria

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Monocots

Order

Malpighiales

Asparagales

Family

Crassulaceae

Aloaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Gasteria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Asphodeloideae

Number of Species

200016

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Gasteria

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Gasteria

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

Devils Backbone and Gasteria Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Gasteria physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Gasteria height is 12.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Gasteria are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Gasteria flower color: Coral
Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Gasteria

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