Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Madagascar
Southern Africa
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Lithops karasmontana
Lithops pseudotruncatella
Lithops fulviceps
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Barren waste areas, Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
root cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Does not require lot of watering, Drought Tolerant, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers, Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Rocky Soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Alpine, Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
LITHOPS
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
pebble plants
living stones
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Living Stone
In German
Devil's Backbone
lebendigen Stein
In French
Backbone du Diable
Living Stone
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Piedra viva
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Living Stone
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
pedra viva
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
pedra viva
In Latin
Narum diaboli
vivus lapis,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Aizoaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Ruschiae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Ruschioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Devils Backbone and Living Stone
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Living Stone? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Living Stone. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Living Stone 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 Living Stone 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 Living Stone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Living Stone
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Living Stone is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Living Stone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Living Stone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Living Stone is Not Available while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Living Stone is Not Available.
Devils Backbone and Living Stone Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Living Stone physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Living Stone height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Living Stone are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Living Stone flower color: Not Available
- Living Stone leaf color: Not Available
Care of Devils Backbone and Living Stone
Care of Devils Backbone and Living Stone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Living Stone pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Living Stone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.