Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Madagascar
Types
Not available
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Aphids, Birds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
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, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Konjac
Devil's Backbone
In German
Teufelszunge
Devil's Backbone
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Konjac
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
konjac
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Konjac
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Malpighiales
Family
Araceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Amorphophallus
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Tongue and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Devil's Tongue and Devils Backbone
Care of Devil's Tongue and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.