Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Yucca aloifolia 'Purpurea' , Yucca aloifolia
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
coastal environs, Coastal sand dunes, mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
7-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
long with sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
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
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
Leaf spot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
-
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Yucca gloriosa
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
spanish dagger
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Spanish Bayonet
In German
Devil's Backbone
Spanish Bayonet
In French
Backbone du Diable
Spanish bayonet
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Spanish bayonet
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Spanish bayonet
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Spanish bayonet
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Spanish bayonet
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Spanish bayonet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Liliales
Family
Crassulaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Agavoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Spanish Bayonet
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Spanish Bayonet? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Spanish Bayonet. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Spanish Bayonet 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 Spanish Bayonet 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 Spanish Bayonet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Spanish Bayonet
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Spanish Bayonet is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Spanish Bayonet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spanish Bayonet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Spanish Bayonet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Spanish Bayonet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Spanish Bayonet Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Spanish Bayonet physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Spanish Bayonet height is - and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Spanish Bayonet are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Spanish Bayonet flower color: White
- Spanish Bayonet leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Spanish Bayonet
Care of Devils Backbone and Spanish Bayonet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spanish Bayonet 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 Spanish Bayonet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.