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About Eria and Devils Backbone

What is

Life Span

Annual
Perennial

Type

Epiphyte
Shrub

Origin

Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia
Madagascar

Types

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Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

3008
0 40000
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Habitat

Humid climates, Subtropical climates
subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-159-13
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-10
-

Sunset Zone

-
H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.50 cm90.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

25.40 cm30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Yellow, Violet, Ivory
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Subulate
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow
Fast

Type of Soil

-
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

-
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between 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

Soil pH

-
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

-
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Red blotch
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Coarse
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Hummingbirds

Allergy

-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Borders
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Flowers
Leaves, Root

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ERIA merrillii
Euphorbia tithymaloides

Common Name

Eria, Orchid
Devil's Backbone

In Hindi

Eria
Devil's Backbone

In German

Eria
Devil's Backbone

In French

Eria
Backbone du Diable

In Spanish

Eria
El espinazo del diablo

In Greek

eria
Devil's Backbone

In Portuguese

eria
Espinha do Diabo

In Polish

Eria
Kręgosłup diabła

In Latin

Pinalia
Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales
Malpighiales

Family

Orchidaceae
Crassulaceae

Genus

Pinus
Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Podochileae
Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Epidendroideae
Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

5002000
1 27800
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Properties of Eria and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Eria and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Eria and Devils Backbone. Eria doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Eria does not have fragrant flowers. Eria has allergic reactions like and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like . 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 Eria and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Eria and Devils Backbone

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

Eria and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Eria and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Eria height is 25.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Eria and Devils Backbone are as follows:

  • Eria flower color: White, Light Yellow, Violet and Ivory

  • Eria leaf color: Green and Light Green

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

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

Care of Eria and Devils Backbone

Care of Eria and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eria 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 Eria 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.