Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Flower Color
Purple
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
Cylindrical
Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Sun Exposure
-
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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Birds
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
Soothing and relieving pain
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
Devil's Backbone
In German
Schlumbergera
Devil's Backbone
In French
Schlumbergera
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Schlumbergera
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Schlumbergera
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malpighiales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Schlumbergera
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is and Devils Backbone season is . The type of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Schlumbergera and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is 15.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Schlumbergera and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
Schlumbergera leaf color:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Schlumbergera and Devils Backbone
Care of Schlumbergera and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera 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.