Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Madagascar
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, 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
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
जेड पौधा
In German
Devil's Backbone
Geldbaum
In French
Backbone du Diable
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Crassulaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Jade Plant
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Jade Plant Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Jade Plant are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Jade Plant
Care of Devils Backbone and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jade Plant 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 Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.