Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Madagascar
Canary Islands, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Succulent
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Orange, Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green, Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
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
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, 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, 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
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
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
ALOE polyphylla
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
kroonaalwyn
lekhala kharetsa
spiral aloe
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
spiral aloe
In German
Devil's Backbone
Spirale Aloe
In French
Backbone du Diable
aloe spirale
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
espiral de aloe
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
σπιράλ αλόη
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
aloe espiral
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
spirala aloesu
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Aloe spiralis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asparagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Asphodeloideae
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Spiral Aloe
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Spiral Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Spiral Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spiral Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Spiral Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Spiral Aloe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Spiral Aloe Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Spiral Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Spiral Aloe height is 15.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Spiral Aloe are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Spiral Aloe flower color: Yellow, Orange, Pink and Coral
- Spiral Aloe leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Spiral Aloe
Care of Devils Backbone and Spiral Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spiral Aloe 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 Spiral Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.