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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Trichocereus
Trichocereus



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About Devils Backbone and Trichocereus

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Cactus

Origin

Madagascar
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Trichocereus pachanoi

Number of Varieties

815
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
low mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-138-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
-

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
-

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 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
White

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

-
-

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
Succulent

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
-

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
-

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs very little water

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

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
Bacterial soft rot, bees, Fungal Diseases, Mealy bugs, Scale, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
-

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte
-

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Insects

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
antimicrobial, Cardiac, High blood pressure, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Flowers, Stem

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
Trichocereus pachanoi

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Trichocereus

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Trichocereus

In German

Devil's Backbone
Trichocereus

In French

Backbone du Diable
Trichocereus

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Trichocereus

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Trichocereus

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Trichocereus

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Trichocereus

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Trichocereus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Caryophyllales

Family

Crassulaceae
Cactaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Echinopsis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Trichocereeae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Cactoideae

Number of Species

2000128
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Trichocereus

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Trichocereus

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

Devils Backbone and Trichocereus Physical Information

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

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

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

  • Trichocereus flower color: White

  • Trichocereus leaf color:

Care of Devils Backbone and Trichocereus

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