Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Madagascar
Types
Echinopsis pachanoi
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
shrublands
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
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
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
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
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
San Pedro
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
सैन पेड्रो
Devil's Backbone
In German
Echinopsis pachanoi
Devil's Backbone
In French
Echinopsis pachanoi
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Echinopsis pachanoi
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
San Pedro κάκτος
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Wachuma
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
San pedro (kaktus)
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
San Pedro
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malpighiales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of San Pedro and Devils Backbone
Season and care of San Pedro and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about San Pedro and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. San Pedro season is and Devils Backbone season is . The type of soil for San Pedro is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
San Pedro and Devils Backbone Physical Information
San Pedro and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of San Pedro and Devils Backbone are as follows:
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
San Pedro leaf color:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of San Pedro and Devils Backbone
Care of San Pedro and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer San Pedro 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.