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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Gymnocalycium
Gymnocalycium



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About Devils Backbone and Gymnocalycium

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Cactus

Origin

Madagascar
South America

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae

Number of Varieties

854
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Desert, Semi desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-139-12
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
13,21,22,23,24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm12.50 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm8.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
creamy white, Light Pink, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

-
Pink

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
-

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Sand, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Sandy

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
All year

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Offsets

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Dry

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Mealy bugs, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, 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
Ants, Mealybugs

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
GYMNOCALYCIUM

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Chin Cactus

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Gymnocalycium

In German

Devil's Backbone
Gymnocalycium

In French

Backbone du Diable
Gymnocalycium

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Gymnocalycium

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Gymnocalycium

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Gymnocalycium

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Gymnocalycium

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Gymnocalycium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Caryophyllales

Family

Crassulaceae
Cactaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Gymnocalycium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Trichocereeae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Cactoideae

Number of Species

200054
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Gymnocalycium

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Gymnocalycium

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

Devils Backbone and Gymnocalycium Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Gymnocalycium physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Gymnocalycium are as follows:

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

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

  • Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink and Pink

  • Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Gymnocalycium

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