Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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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
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
breathing problems, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Perfumes, 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
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Kalanchoe
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Kalanchoe
In German
Devil's Backbone
Kalanchoe
In French
Backbone du Diable
Kalanchoe
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Kalanchoe
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Kalanchoe
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Kalanchoe
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Kalanchoe
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Kalanchoe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Crassulaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Kalanchoe
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Kalanchoe
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Kalanchoe? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Kalanchoe. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Kalanchoe 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 Kalanchoe 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 Kalanchoe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kalanchoe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Kalanchoe is while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kalanchoe is .
Devils Backbone and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Kalanchoe flower color:
- Kalanchoe leaf color:
Care of Devils Backbone and Kalanchoe
Care of Devils Backbone and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.