Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Southern Africa
Madagascar
Types
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Desert
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Tan
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Ovate
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, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Once a week
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
No pruning needed in the early stages
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flies, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dry Mouth
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Weight loss
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hoodia gordonii
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
ǁhoba, Ghaap
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Hoodia
Devil's Backbone
In German
Hoodia
Devil's Backbone
In French
Hoodia
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Hoodia
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Hoodia
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Hoodia
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Hoodia
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Hoodia
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Malpighiales
Family
Apocynaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Stapeliae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Asclepiadoideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Hoodia and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Hoodia and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Hoodia and Devils Backbone. Hoodia has thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Hoodia does not have fragrant flowers. Hoodia has allergic reactions like Dry Mouth and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Dry Mouth. 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 Hoodia and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hoodia and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Hoodia and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Hoodia and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hoodia is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hoodia and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Hoodia and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hoodia and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Hoodia and Devils Backbone
Care of Hoodia and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.