Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb, Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southern Europe
Madagascar
Types
-
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Desert, Temperate Regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
9-13
Sunset Zone
-
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Rich
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
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
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Skin Disorders
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Herb
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
HABERLEA
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Haberlea, Hardy Africa Violet
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Haberlea
Devil's Backbone
In German
Haberlea
Devil's Backbone
In French
Haberlea
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Haberlea rhodopensis
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Haberlea
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Haberlea
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Haberlea
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Haberlea
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Gesnariaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Haberlea and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Haberlea and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Haberlea and Devils Backbone. Haberlea doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Haberlea does not have fragrant flowers. Haberlea 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 Haberlea and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Haberlea and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Haberlea and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Haberlea and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Haberlea season is and Devils Backbone season is . The type of soil for Haberlea is Rich and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Haberlea is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Haberlea and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Haberlea and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Haberlea height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Haberlea and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Haberlea flower color: Purple
Haberlea leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Haberlea and Devils Backbone
Care of Haberlea and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Haberlea 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 Haberlea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.