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About Spanish Bayonet and Devils Backbone


About Devils Backbone and Spanish Bayonet


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Shrub   

Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico   
Madagascar   

Types
Yucca aloifolia 'Purpurea' , Yucca aloifolia   
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
8   
99+

Habitat
coastal environs, Coastal sand dunes, mild coastal areas   
subtropical regions, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9   
9-13   

AHS Heat Zone
9-7   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
H2, 13, 23, 24   

Habit
Rosette/Stemless   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
90.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
30.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White   
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Brown   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green   
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy   

Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green   
Green, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green   
Green, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green   
Green, Gray Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
long with sharp edges   
Ovate   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Very Slow   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer   
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought, Salt   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison   
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
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
Leaf spot, Scale   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Bold   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available   
Hummingbirds   

Allergy
Unknown   
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens, Woodland margins   
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Skin Problems   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms   

Part of Plant Used
Not Available   
Leaves, Root   

Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators   
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower   
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Yucca gloriosa   
Euphorbia tithymaloides   

Common Name
spanish dagger   
Devil's Backbone   

In Hindi
Spanish Bayonet   
Devil's Backbone   

In German
Spanish Bayonet   
Devil's Backbone   

In French
Spanish bayonet   
Backbone du Diable   

In Spanish
Spanish bayonet   
El espinazo del diablo   

In Greek
Spanish bayonet   
Devil's Backbone   

In Portuguese
Spanish bayonet   
Espinha do Diabo   

In Polish
Spanish bayonet   
Kręgosłup diabła   

In Latin
Spanish bayonet   
Narum diaboli   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Liliales   
Malpighiales   

Family
Agavaceae   
Crassulaceae   

Genus
Yucca   
Euphorbia   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Euphorbieae   

Subfamily
Agavoideae   
Euphorbioideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
2000   
9

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Properties of Spanish Bayonet and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Spanish Bayonet and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Spanish Bayonet and Devils Backbone. Spanish Bayonet has thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Spanish Bayonet does not have fragrant flowers. Spanish Bayonet has allergic reactions like Unknown and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Spanish Bayonet and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Spanish Bayonet and Devils Backbone

Season and care of Spanish Bayonet and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Spanish Bayonet and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spanish Bayonet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spanish Bayonet is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spanish Bayonet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.

Spanish Bayonet and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Spanish Bayonet and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Spanish Bayonet 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 Spanish Bayonet and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Care of Spanish Bayonet and Devils Backbone

Care of Spanish Bayonet and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spanish Bayonet 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 Spanish Bayonet 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.

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