Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Madagascar
Types
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
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
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in summer, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin cuts
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
echinocactus
Devil's Backbone
In German
echinocactus
Devil's Backbone
In French
echinocactus
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
echinocactus
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Echinocactus
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Echinocactus
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Echinocactus
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Echinocactus
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malpighiales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Echinocactus
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cacteae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Echinocactus and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Echinocactus and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Echinocactus and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Echinocactus and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Echinocactus and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Echinocactus and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
Echinocactus leaf color:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Echinocactus and Devils Backbone
Care of Echinocactus and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Echinocactus 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.