Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Southern Africa
Madagascar
Types
Manihot esculenta, Euphorbia esula
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Desert, rocky banks of streams, Sandy stream banks
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-13
Sunset Zone
21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
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 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic, Vomiting
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Laxative
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used to poison animals during hunting
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, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA virosa
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Gifboom
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Gifboom
Devil's Backbone
In German
Namibische Giftwolfmilch
Devil's Backbone
In French
Euphorbia virosa
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Euphorbia virosa
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Euphorbia virosa
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Euphorbia virosa
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Euphorbia virosa
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Euphorbia virosa
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Order
Malpighiales
Malpighiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Euphorbia
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Gifboom and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Gifboom and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Gifboom and Devils Backbone. Gifboom has thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Gifboom does not have fragrant flowers. Gifboom has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic and Vomiting and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic and Vomiting. 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 Gifboom and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gifboom and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Gifboom and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Gifboom and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gifboom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gifboom is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gifboom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Gifboom and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Gifboom and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Gifboom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Gifboom and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Gifboom flower color: Yellow
Gifboom leaf color: Gray Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Gifboom and Devils Backbone
Care of Gifboom and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gifboom 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 Gifboom 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.