Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Madagascar
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Terrestrial, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Globe shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Drought Tolerant
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Groundcover, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
STENOCEREUS kerberi
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Cereus kerberi, Rathbunia kerberi, Cleistocactus kerberi
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Sina
In German
Devil's Backbone
Sina
In French
Backbone du Diable
Sina
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Sina
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Sina
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Sina
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Sina
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Sina
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Stenocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Cactaceae, Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Devils Backbone and Sina
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Sina? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Sina. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Sina 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 Sina 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 Sina and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Sina
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Sina is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Sina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Sina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Sina Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Sina physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sina height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Sina are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Sina flower color: Not Available
- Sina leaf color: Not Available
Care of Devils Backbone and Sina
Care of Devils Backbone and Sina include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sina 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 Sina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.