Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
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
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Laelia
Devil's Backbone
In German
Laelia
Devil's Backbone
In French
Laelia
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Laelia
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Laelia
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Laelia
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Laelia
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Laelia
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Malpighiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Epidendreae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Laelia and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Laelia and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Laelia and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Laelia and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Laelia leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Laelia and Devils Backbone
Care of Laelia and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Laelia 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.