Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Herbaceous Perennial
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Sansevieria cylindria, Sansevieria parva
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Larvae of Agave Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Analgesic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Acne, anti-allergy, Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Rhizomes, Rootstock, Shoots
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Sansevieria trifasciata
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Mother-in-law's Tongue, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Snake plant
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
नाग संयंत्र
In German
Devil's Backbone
Snake plant
In French
Backbone du Diable
Snake plant
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Snake plant
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
φυτό φίδι
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Snake plant
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
wąż roślin
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Snake plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asparagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Sansevieria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Nolinoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Snake Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Snake Plant? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Snake Plant. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Snake Plant 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 Snake Plant 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 Snake Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Snake Plant
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Snake Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Snake Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Snake Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Snake Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Snake Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Snake Plant Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Snake Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Snake Plant height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Snake Plant are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Snake Plant flower color: White
- Snake Plant leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Snake Plant
Care of Devils Backbone and Snake Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Snake Plant 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 Snake Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.