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Hylocereus
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About Devils Backbone and Hylocereus

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
1.3 Origin
Madagascar
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
1.4 Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Not Available
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
8
Rank: 84 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
tropical environments, Tropical regions
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
Not Available
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
Not Available
1.9 Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
90.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
30.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Not Available
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Salmon
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Not Available
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
2.4 Thorns
63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Not Available
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
4.7 Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
Not Available
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
Not Available
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
5.8 Evergreen
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
Sometimes
1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available, pollinators
5.12 Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Not Available
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
6.1.3 Edible Uses
51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
6.2.3 Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Hylocereus undatus
7.2 Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
7.2.1 In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
hylocereus
7.2.2 In German
Devil's Backbone
hylocereus
7.2.3 In French
Backbone du Diable
hylocereus
7.2.4 In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
hylocereus
7.2.5 In Greek
Devil's Backbone
hylocereus
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
hylocereus
7.2.7 In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Hylocereus
7.2.8 In Latin
Narum diaboli
Hylocereus
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
8.5 Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
8.6 Genus
Euphorbia
Hylocereus
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
Euphorbieae
Hylocereeae
8.9 Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Cactoideae
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
2000
Rank: 9 (Overall)
12
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Hylocereus

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Hylocereus

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

Devils Backbone and Hylocereus Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Hylocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Hylocereus are as follows:

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

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

  • Hylocereus flower color: Not Available

  • Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available

Care of Devils Backbone and Hylocereus

Care of Devils Backbone and Hylocereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hylocereus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hylocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.