Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Shrub
Types
Epiphyllum hybrids
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, 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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
Devil's Backbone
In German
Orchid cactus
Devil's Backbone
In French
Cactus Orchid
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Orchid cactus
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malpighiales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Disocactus
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Euphorbioideae
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 6.78 cm 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:
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.