Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
South America
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
13,21,22,23,24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
creamy white, Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Mealybugs
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
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
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
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.