Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Madagascar
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Ovate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Houseleek, Common houseleek
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
houseleek
In German
Devil's Backbone
Hauswurz
In French
Backbone du Diable
joubarbe
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
houseleek
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
houseleek
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
houseleek
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
houseleek
In Latin
Narum diaboli
AMERIMNON
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Crassulaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Sempervivum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Sedoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Houseleek
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Houseleek? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Houseleek. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Houseleek 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 Houseleek 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 Houseleek and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Houseleek
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Houseleek is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Houseleek Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Houseleek is Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Houseleek Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Houseleek physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Houseleek are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
- Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Care of Devils Backbone and Houseleek
Care of Devils Backbone and Houseleek include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Houseleek pruning is done . In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Houseleek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.