Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Herb, Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southern Europe
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Desert, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Skin Disorders
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
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Herb
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
HABERLEA
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Haberlea, Hardy Africa Violet
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Haberlea
In German
Devil's Backbone
Haberlea
In French
Backbone du Diable
Haberlea
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Haberlea rhodopensis
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Haberlea
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Haberlea
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Haberlea
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Haberlea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Gesnariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Haberlea
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Haberlea? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Haberlea. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Haberlea 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 Haberlea 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 Haberlea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Haberlea
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Haberlea is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Haberlea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Haberlea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Haberlea is Rich while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Haberlea is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Devils Backbone and Haberlea Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Haberlea physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Haberlea height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Haberlea are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Haberlea flower color: Purple
- Haberlea leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Haberlea
Care of Devils Backbone and Haberlea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Haberlea 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 Haberlea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.