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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Schomburgkia
Schomburgkia



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About Devils Backbone and Schomburgkia

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Epiphyte

Origin

Madagascar
Central America, South America

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
S. undulata , Laelias

Number of Varieties

820
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
subtropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-13-9999
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
10-7

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm60.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm60.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
-

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

-
Brown

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
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Oval

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
-

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
-

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
-

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
-

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Never Over-water

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
-

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
-

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial 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
Myrmecophila

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
-

Foliage Sheen

Matte
-

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
-

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, 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
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Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
SCHOMBURGKIA undulata

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Orchid, Schomburgkia

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
schomburgkia

In German

Devil's Backbone
schomburgkia

In French

Backbone du Diable
schomburgkia

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
schomburgkia

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
schomburgkia

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
schomburgkia

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
schomburgkia

In Latin

Narum diaboli
schomburgkia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Asparagales

Family

Crassulaceae
Orchidaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Schomburgkia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe

Euphorbieae
Epidendreae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Epidendroideae

Number of Species

200025
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Schomburgkia

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Schomburgkia

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

Devils Backbone and Schomburgkia Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Schomburgkia physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Schomburgkia height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Schomburgkia are as follows:

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

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

  • Schomburgkia flower color:

  • Schomburgkia leaf color:

Care of Devils Backbone and Schomburgkia

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