Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Mixed Border
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
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Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
ECHINOCACTUS grusonii
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
golden barrel cactus
golden ball
mother-in-law's cushion
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Golden ball
In German
Devil's Backbone
goldene Kugel
In French
Backbone du Diable
boule d'or
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
bola de oro
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
χρυσή μπάλα
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
bola de ouro
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Złota piłka
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Aurea Ball
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Cacteae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Cactaceae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Golden Ball
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Golden Ball? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Golden Ball. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Golden Ball 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 Golden Ball 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 Golden Ball and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Golden Ball
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Golden Ball is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Golden Ball Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Golden Ball season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Golden Ball is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Ball is Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Golden Ball Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Golden Ball physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Golden Ball height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Golden Ball are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Golden Ball flower color: Yellow and Brown
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Care of Devils Backbone and Golden Ball
Care of Devils Backbone and Golden Ball include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Golden Ball pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Golden Ball needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.