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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Pachypodium
Pachypodium



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About Devils Backbone and Pachypodium

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Tree

Origin

Madagascar
Madagascar

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Pachypodium boronii, Pachypodium brevicaule, Pachypodium rosulatum

Number of Varieties

88
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
gardens, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1310-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-10

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm460.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm120.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

-
Light Green, Purplish-black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Linear

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
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
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water less during winter, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
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
-

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
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
Poisonous, Skin cuts

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
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Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
-

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
PACHYPODIUM geayi

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Madagaskar Palm

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Pachypodium

In German

Devil's Backbone
Pachypodium

In French

Backbone du Diable
Pachypodium

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Pachypodium

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Pachypodium

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Narrowleaf estrela do deserto

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Wąskolistne pustyni gwiazdki

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Pachypodium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Gentianales

Family

Crassulaceae
Apocynaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
pachypodium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Malouetieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Apocynoideae

Number of Species

200025
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Pachypodium

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Pachypodium

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

Devils Backbone and Pachypodium Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Pachypodium physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pachypodium height is 460.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Pachypodium are as follows:

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

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

  • Pachypodium flower color: White

  • Pachypodium leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Pachypodium

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