Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Central America
Madagascar
Types
Echeveria halbingeri, Echeveria elegans
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
8,9,12,24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Light Yellow, Orange
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Pink
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Light Pink, Lime Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Dry, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHEVERIA
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Oliverella Rose, Urbinia Rose
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Echeveria
Devil's Backbone
In German
Echeveria
Devil's Backbone
In French
Echeveria
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Echeveria
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Echeveria
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Echeveria
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Echeveria
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Aeonium
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Malpighiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Echeveria
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Echeveria and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Echeveria and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Echeveria and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echeveria season is All year and Devils Backbone season is All year. The type of soil for Echeveria is Dry, Sandy, Well drained and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echeveria is Slightly Acidic and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Echeveria and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Echeveria and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Echeveria height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Echeveria and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Echeveria flower color: Light Pink, Light Yellow and Orange
Echeveria leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Echeveria and Devils Backbone
Care of Echeveria and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echeveria pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Echeveria 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.