Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Madagascar
Types
Yucca aloifolia 'Purpurea' , Yucca aloifolia
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
coastal environs, Coastal sand dunes, mild coastal areas
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-13
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
Flower Color
White
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
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
Leaf Shape
long with sharp edges
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
-
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
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Malpighiales
Family
Agavaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Euphorbioideae
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 - and width 120.00 cm 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:
Spanish Bayonet flower color: White
Spanish Bayonet leaf color: Blue Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
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.