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Devils Backbone
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About Devils Backbone and Zebra Plant

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Houseplant, Tender Perennial

Origin

Madagascar
Central America, South America

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Aphelandra squarrosa

Number of Varieties

845
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-13-9999
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
H2

Habit

Upright/Erect
-

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm30.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm20.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
-

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

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
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Lance shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
-

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
-

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
-

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Budding, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Regular watering required

In Spring

Moderate
Average Water

In Winter

Average Water
Ample Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
-

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

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
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

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
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Leaves, Root
Whole plant

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
CALATHEA zebrina

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Zebra Plant

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Zebra Plant

In German

Devil's Backbone
Zebra Plant

In French

Backbone du Diable
Zebra usine

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Zebra Plant

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Zebra Εργοστάσιο

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Planta da zebra

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Zebra roślin

In Latin

Narum diaboli
ferus Planta

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Lamiales

Family

Crassulaceae
Marantaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Aphelandra

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
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Number of Species

20003
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Zebra Plant

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Zebra Plant

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

Devils Backbone and Zebra Plant Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Zebra Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Zebra Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Zebra Plant are as follows:

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

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

  • Zebra Plant flower color:

  • Zebra Plant leaf color:

Care of Devils Backbone and Zebra Plant

Care of Devils Backbone and Zebra Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zebra 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 Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water.