Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
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
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 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 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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Provides ground cover
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
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
Properties of Devils Backbone and Moneyplant
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Moneyplant? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Moneyplant. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Moneyplant 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 Moneyplant 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 Moneyplant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
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.