Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Madagascar
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Not avilable
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
-
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Nut
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Selenicereus pteranthus
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
moonlight cactus
In German
Devil's Backbone
Selenicereus
In French
Backbone du Diable
Selenicereus
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Selenicereus
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Selenicereus
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Selenicereus
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Selenicereus
In Latin
Narum diaboli
moonlight cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Selenicereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Moonlight cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Moonlight cactus? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Moonlight cactus. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Moonlight cactus 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 Moonlight cactus 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 Moonlight cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Moonlight cactus
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Moonlight cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Moonlight cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Moonlight cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Moonlight cactus is Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Moonlight cactus Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Moonlight cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Moonlight cactus are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
- Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Care of Devils Backbone and Moonlight cactus
Care of Devils Backbone and Moonlight cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Moonlight cactus pruning is done . In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.