Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Not Available
  
Madagascar
  
Types
Not Available
  
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
  
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
  
9-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H2, 13, 23, 24
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple
  
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
Not Available
  
No
  
Plant Season
Not Available
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Not Available
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Not Available
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Not Available
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Not Available
  
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
  
Flowers
Not Available
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Not Available
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Not Available
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
Not Available
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
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 Not Available and Devils Backbone season is Not Available. The type of soil for Schlumbergera is Not Available and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is Not Available 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 Not Available and width Not Available 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: Not Available
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.