Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Vines
  
Origin
Madagascar
  
Australia, China, India, Japan
  
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
  
Marble Queen, species itself, Neon, all-green
  
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
  
Humid climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
  
10-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
  
Not available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Prostrate/Trailing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Applicable
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Yellow Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
  
Yellow
  
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
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
All year
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loamy
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Light
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
  
Mid Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Dry soil, Shade areas, Sun
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Insects
  
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for insects, Provides ground cover
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
  
ascites
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
  
Stem
  
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
NA
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
  
Epipremnum aureum
  
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
  
Hunter's robe, Money plant
  
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
  
मनी प्लांट
  
In German
Devil's Backbone
  
Geld-Anlage
  
In French
Backbone du Diable
  
usine de l'argent
  
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
  
planta de dinero
  
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
  
φυτό χρήματα
  
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
  
planta de dinheiro
  
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
  
pieniądze roślin
  
In Latin
Narum diaboli
  
pecuniam herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Malpighiales
  
Alismatales
  
Family
Crassulaceae
  
Brassicaceae
  
Genus
Euphorbia
  
Epipremnum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Euphorbieae
  
Monstereae
  
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
  
Monsteroideae
  
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Moneyplant
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Moneyplant is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Moneyplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Moneyplant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Moneyplant is Loamy while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Moneyplant is Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Moneyplant Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Moneyplant physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Moneyplant height is Not Available and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Moneyplant are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Moneyplant flower color: White
- Moneyplant leaf color: Yellow
Care of Devils Backbone and Moneyplant
Care of Devils Backbone and Moneyplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Moneyplant pruning is done 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 Moneyplant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.