Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
-
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Laelia, Orchid
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Laelia
In German
Devil's Backbone
Laelia
In French
Backbone du Diable
Laelia
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Laelia
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Laelia
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Laelia
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Laelia
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Laelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Orchidales
Family
Crassulaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Laelia
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Laelia? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Laelia. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Laelia 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 Laelia 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 Laelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Laelia
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Laelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Laelia is while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Laelia is .
Devils Backbone and Laelia Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Laelia are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Laelia
Care of Devils Backbone and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.