Orchid Cactus

Devils Backbone

About Orchid Cactus and Devils Backbone

Orchid Cactus

Devils Backbone

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants

Shrub

1.3 Origin

Mexico

Madagascar

1.4 Types

Not Available

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

2008

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

Tropical rainforest

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

9-119-13

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

11-1

Not Available

1.8 Sunset Zone

H1, 21, 22, 23, 24

H2, 13, 23, 24

1.9 Habit

Weeping

Upright/Erect

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

15.20 cm90.00 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

NA30.00 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Not Available

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Purple, Red

Not Available

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Not Available

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Not Available

Green, Gray Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Not Available

Green, Gray Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available

Green, Gray Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow

Ovate

2.4 Thorns

✔ ✘

3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

✔ ✘

3.3 Tolerances

Not Available

Drought

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

4.7 Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

4.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

5.2.2 Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

5.4 Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

5.5 Showy Bark

✔ ✘

5.6 Foliage Texture

Bold

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Not Available

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

✔ ✘

5.9 Invasive

✔ ✘

5.10 Self-Sowing

✔ ✘

5.11 Attracts

Hummingbirds

5.12 Allergy

no allergic reactions

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Skin Problems

6.1.3 Edible Uses

✔ ✘

6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Not Available

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves, Root

6.2.3 Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

✔ ✘

6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

✔ ✘

6.5 Garden Design

Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

DISOCACTUS ackermannii

Euphorbia tithymaloides

7.2 Common Name

Orchid Cactus

Devil's Backbone

7.2.1 In Hindi

आर्किड कैक्टस

Devil's Backbone

7.2.2 In German

Orchid cactus

Devil's Backbone

7.2.3 In French

Cactus Orchid

Backbone du Diable

7.2.4 In Spanish

cactus orquídea

El espinazo del diablo

7.2.5 In Greek

ορχιδέα κάκτος

Devil's Backbone

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Orchid cactus

Espinha do Diabo

7.2.7 In Polish

Orchid kaktus

Kręgosłup diabła

7.2.8 In Latin

Orchid cactus

Narum diaboli

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Embryophyta

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Caryophyllales

Malpighiales

8.5 Family

Cactaceae

Crassulaceae

8.6 Genus

Disocactus

Euphorbia

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

8.8 Tribe

Hylocereeae

Euphorbieae

8.9 Subfamily

Cactoideae

Euphorbioideae

8.10 Number of Species

NA2000

1 27800

Properties of Orchid Cactus and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Orchid Cactus and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Orchid Cactus and Devils Backbone. Orchid Cactus doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Orchid Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Orchid Cactus has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Orchid Cactus and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Devils Backbone

Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.

Orchid Cactus and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Orchid Cactus and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of Orchid Cactus and Devils Backbone

Care of Orchid Cactus and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus 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 Orchid Cactus 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.