Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Mexico, Central America
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-13
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Consistently
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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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
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black Spot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
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
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
LYCASTE cochleata
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Lycaste Orchid
In German
Devil's Backbone
Lycaste Orchidee
In French
Backbone du Diable
Lycaste orchidée
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Lycaste orquídea
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Lycaste ορχιδέα
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Lycaste orquídea
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Lycaste orchidea
In Latin
Narum diaboli
braemii orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asparagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Maxillarieae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Lycaste Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Lycaste Orchid? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Lycaste Orchid. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Lycaste 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 Lycaste 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 Lycaste Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Lycaste Orchid
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Lycaste Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Lycaste Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lycaste Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Lycaste Orchid is while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lycaste Orchid is .
Devils Backbone and Lycaste Orchid Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Lycaste Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Lycaste Orchid are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
- Lycaste Orchid leaf color:
Care of Devils Backbone and Lycaste Orchid
Care of Devils Backbone and Lycaste Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lycaste Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.