Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Southern Africa
  
Madagascar
  
Types
Manihot esculenta, Euphorbia esula
  
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Desert, rocky banks of streams, Sandy stream banks
  
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
9-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
21, 22, 23, 24
  
H2, 13, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Spores, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic, Vomiting
  
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Laxative
  
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Angiosperms
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Malpighiales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Euphorbiaceae
  
Crassulaceae
  
Genus
Euphorbia
  
Euphorbia
  
Clade
Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Euphorbieae
  
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
  
Euphorbioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
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.