Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Madagascar
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Violet
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Pink, Silver
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Gray Green, Pink, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
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
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA ionantha
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Sky Plant, Violet-flowered Air Plant
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Devil's Backbone
In German
Hortensie
Devil's Backbone
In French
Hortensia
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Hortensia
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
υδραγεία
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Hortensja
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Hibiscus
Narum diaboli
Family
Bromeliaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Sky Plant and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Sky Plant and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Sky Plant and Devils Backbone. Sky Plant doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Sky Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Sky Plant has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Sky Plant and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sky Plant and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Sky Plant and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Sky Plant and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sky Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sky Plant is and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sky Plant is and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sky Plant and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Sky Plant and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Sky Plant height is 10.15 cm and width 10.15 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sky Plant and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Sky Plant flower color: White and Violet
Sky Plant leaf color: Gray Green, Pink and Silver
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Sky Plant and Devils Backbone
Care of Sky Plant and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sky Plant 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 Sky Plant needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.