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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

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About Devils Backbone and Old Man Cactus

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Cactus or Succulent

Origin

Madagascar
Mexico

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Cephalocereus senilis

Number of Varieties

81
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1311-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-10

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm460.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Pink

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

-
Light Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
White

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
White

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
White

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
White

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Funnel shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Very Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
-

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
-

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
-

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Bulbs, Hair

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Bunny Cactus White Persian Cat cactus

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस

In German

Devil's Backbone
Old Man Cactus

In French

Backbone du Diable
Old Man Cactus

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Viejo Cactus

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Γέρος Cactus

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Old Man Cactus

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Stary Cactus

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Senem Cactus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Caryophyllales

Family

Crassulaceae
Cactaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Cephalocereus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Pachycereeae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Cactoideae

Number of Species

2000200
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Old Man Cactus

Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Old Man Cactus? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Old Man Cactus. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Old Man 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 Old Man 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 Old Man Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Old Man Cactus

Season and care of Devils Backbone and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Devils Backbone and Old Man Cactus Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Old Man Cactus are as follows:

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

  • Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink

  • Old Man Cactus leaf color: White

Care of Devils Backbone and Old Man Cactus

Care of Devils Backbone and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.