Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, India, Nepal
Madagascar
Types
Pleione chunii , Pleione limprichtii
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Hilly upland habitat, Wooded hillsides
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
-
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs very little water
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
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
SIGMATOSTALIX amazonica
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Amazon Sigmatostalix Orchid, Miniature Orchid
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
miniature orchid
Devil's Backbone
In German
miniature orchid
Devil's Backbone
In French
Pleione
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Pleione
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Pleione
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
miniature orchid
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
miniature orchid
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
miniature orchid
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malpighiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Coelogyneae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Miniature Orchid and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Miniature Orchid and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Miniature Orchid and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Miniature Orchid season is Spring and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Miniature Orchid is and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Miniature Orchid is and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Miniature Orchid and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Miniature Orchid and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Miniature Orchid height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Miniature Orchid and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Miniature Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Yellow green and Brown
Miniature Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Miniature Orchid and Devils Backbone
Care of Miniature Orchid and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Miniature Orchid pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Miniature Orchid 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.