Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Epiphyllum hybrids
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Red
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
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Orchid Cactus
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
आर्किड कैक्टस
In German
Devil's Backbone
Orchid cactus
In French
Backbone du Diable
Cactus Orchid
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
cactus orquídea
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
ορχιδέα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Orchid cactus
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Orchid kaktus
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Orchid cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Disocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Orchid Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Orchid Cactus? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Orchid Cactus. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Orchid 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 Orchid 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 Orchid Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Orchid Cactus
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Orchid Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Orchid Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Orchid Cactus is Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Orchid Cactus Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Orchid Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width 6.78 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Orchid Cactus are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
- Orchid Cactus leaf color:
Care of Devils Backbone and Orchid Cactus
Care of Devils Backbone and Orchid Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Orchid 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 Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.