Spiral Aloe

Devils Backbone

About Spiral Aloe and Devils Backbone

Spiral Aloe

Devils Backbone

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Shrub

Origin

Canary Islands, Southern Africa, Madagascar

Madagascar

Types

Succulent

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Cold Regions, Dry areas, Rocky areas

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-159-13

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 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

15.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange, Pink, Coral

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green, Dark Green, Pink, Rose

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Rosette

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs very little water

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

✔ ✘

Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Rock Garden, Wall

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALOE polyphylla

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Common Name

kroonaalwyn lekhala kharetsa spiral aloe

Devil's Backbone

In Hindi

spiral aloe

Devil's Backbone

In German

Spirale Aloe

Devil's Backbone

In French

aloe spirale

Backbone du Diable

In Spanish

espiral de aloe

El espinazo del diablo

In Greek

σπιράλ αλόη

Devil's Backbone

In Portuguese

aloe espiral

Espinha do Diabo

In Polish

spirala aloesu

Kręgosłup diabła

In Latin

Aloe spiralis

Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Malpighiales

Family

Aloaceae

Crassulaceae

Genus

Aloe

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Asphodeloideae

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

5002000

1 27800

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Properties of Spiral Aloe and Devils Backbone

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

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Season and Care of Spiral Aloe and Devils Backbone

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

Spiral Aloe and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Spiral Aloe and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Spiral Aloe 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 Spiral Aloe and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Spiral Aloe flower color: Yellow, Orange, Pink and Coral
Spiral Aloe leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of Spiral Aloe and Devils Backbone

Care of Spiral Aloe and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spiral Aloe 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 Spiral Aloe 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.