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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Lovely Moth Orchid
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About Devils Backbone and Lovely Moth Orchid

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Epiphyte

Origin

Madagascar
Southeastern Asia, Australia

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
lovely moth orchid is a type of orchid

Number of Varieties

830
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
close to waterfalls, Humid climates, Rainforest, Thickets

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1312-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-3

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
H2

Habit

Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm15.20 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm22.90 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Green, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Oblong elliptic

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Slow

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
Early Spring, Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
-

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
High

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant

In Spring

Moderate
Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
-

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
-

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 damaged leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Bacterial Blight, Black Spot, Botrytis Cinerea, Brown Rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought
-

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
-

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Indoor Air Purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
-

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Flowers

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

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
PHALAENOPSIS amabilis

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Lovely Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Lovely Moth Orchid

In German

Devil's Backbone
Schöne Phalaenopsis

In French

Backbone du Diable
Belle Phalaenopsis

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Preciosa orquídea de polilla

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Υπέροχο Moth Orchid

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Encantador Moth Orchid

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Piękny Moth Orchid

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Quæcumque amabilia Moth Orchid

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Asparagales

Family

Crassulaceae
Orchidaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Phalaenopsis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Epidendroideae

Number of Species

200025000
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Lovely Moth Orchid

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Lovely Moth Orchid

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

Devils Backbone and Lovely Moth Orchid Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Lovely Moth Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lovely Moth Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Lovely Moth Orchid are as follows:

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

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

  • Lovely Moth Orchid flower color: White

  • Lovely Moth Orchid leaf color: Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Lovely Moth Orchid

Care of Devils Backbone and Lovely Moth Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lovely Moth Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lovely Moth Orchid needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.