Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Madagascar
Types
not available
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Tropical Climate
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
vegetative cuttings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less 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
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, 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
Mealybugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
HAWORTHIA
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Haworthia
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Echeveria
Devil's Backbone
In German
Haworthia
Devil's Backbone
In French
Haworthia
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Haworthia
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Echeveria
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Haworthia
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Haworsja
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Chaoorthia
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malpighiales
Family
Liliaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Haworthia
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Haworthia and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Haworthia and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Haworthia and Devils Backbone. Haworthia doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Haworthia does not have fragrant flowers. Haworthia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Haworthia and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Haworthia and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Haworthia and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Haworthia and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Haworthia season is Not Available and Devils Backbone season is Not Available. The type of soil for Haworthia is Not Available and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Haworthia is Not Available and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Haworthia and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Haworthia and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Haworthia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Haworthia and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Haworthia flower color: Not Available
Haworthia leaf color: Not Available
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Haworthia and Devils Backbone
Care of Haworthia and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Haworthia pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Haworthia 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.