Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southern Africa
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
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Flower Color Modifier
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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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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
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
Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
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Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
HAWORTHIA
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Haworthia
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Echeveria
In German
Devil's Backbone
Haworthia
In French
Backbone du Diable
Haworthia
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Haworthia
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Echeveria
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Haworthia
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Haworsja
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Chaoorthia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Malpighiales
Asparagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Haworthia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Asphodeloideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Haworthia
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Haworthia? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Haworthia. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Haworthia 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 Haworthia 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 Haworthia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Haworthia
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Haworthia is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Haworthia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Haworthia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Haworthia is while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Haworthia is .
Devils Backbone and Haworthia Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Haworthia physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Haworthia height is 10.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Haworthia are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Haworthia flower color:
- Haworthia leaf color:
Care of Devils Backbone and Haworthia
Care of Devils Backbone and Haworthia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Haworthia 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 Haworthia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.