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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Zaragosa
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About Devils Backbone and Zaragosa

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Cactus or Succulent

Origin

Madagascar
Southwestern United States, Mexico

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Number of Varieties

830
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Desert, Hot climate regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1312-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-10

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm270.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm180.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

-
Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Linear

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
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
Does not require fertilizer once established

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
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
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
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Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
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Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
DASYLIRION berlandieri

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Blue Giant, Blue Twister, Desert Spoon

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Zaragosa

In German

Devil's Backbone
Zaragoza

In French

Backbone du Diable
Saragosse

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Zaragoza

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Σαραγόσα

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Zaragoza

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Saragossa

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Caesaraugusta

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Chordata

Class

Magnoliopsida
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Order

Malpighiales
Squamata

Family

Crassulaceae
Agavaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Gonyosoma

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Colubrinae

Number of Species

200030
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Zaragosa

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Zaragosa

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

Devils Backbone and Zaragosa Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Zaragosa physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Zaragosa height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Zaragosa are as follows:

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

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

  • Zaragosa flower color: Yellow

  • Zaragosa leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Zaragosa

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