Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
China, India, Nepal
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Pleione chunii , Pleione limprichtii
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Hilly upland habitat, Wooded hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
13-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively, 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
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
-
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
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
SIGMATOSTALIX amazonica
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Amazon Sigmatostalix Orchid, Miniature Orchid
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
miniature orchid
In German
Devil's Backbone
miniature orchid
In French
Backbone du Diable
Pleione
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Pleione
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Pleione
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
miniature orchid
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
miniature orchid
In Latin
Narum diaboli
miniature orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asparagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Coelogyneae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Miniature Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Miniature Orchid? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Miniature Orchid. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Miniature 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 Miniature 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 Miniature Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Miniature Orchid
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Miniature Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Miniature Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Miniature Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Miniature Orchid is while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Miniature Orchid is .
Devils Backbone and Miniature Orchid Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Miniature Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Miniature Orchid height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Miniature Orchid are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Miniature Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Yellow green and Brown
- Miniature Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Miniature Orchid
Care of Devils Backbone and Miniature Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Miniature Orchid pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Miniature Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.