Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Central America, South America
Madagascar
Types
Aphelandra squarrosa
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Tropical regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-13
Sunset Zone
H2
H2, 13, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALATHEA zebrina
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Zebra Plant
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Zebra Plant
Devil's Backbone
In German
Zebra Plant
Devil's Backbone
In French
Zebra usine
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Zebra Plant
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Planta da zebra
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Zebra roślin
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
ferus Planta
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Marantaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Aphelandra
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Zebra Plant and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Zebra Plant and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Zebra Plant and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zebra Plant is and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Zebra Plant and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Zebra Plant and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Zebra Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Zebra Plant and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Zebra Plant flower color:
Zebra Plant leaf color:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Zebra Plant and Devils Backbone
Care of Zebra Plant and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebra 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 Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.