Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Central America, South America
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Aphelandra squarrosa
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H2
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Budding, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Marantaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Aphelandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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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.