Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia
Madagascar
Types
-
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
-
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet, Ivory
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
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
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
-
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Borders
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malpighiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Podochileae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Euphorbioideae
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.