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Devils Backbone
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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Cactus or Succulent

Origin

Madagascar
South America, Brazil

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Cactus

Number of Varieties

830
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1311-12
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm25.40 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm30.50 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Red, Magenta, Crimson

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Pale Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Succulent

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering
Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate
Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single, Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte
-

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
breathing problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Leaves

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
Hatiora gaertneri

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Whitsun cactus

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
ईस्टर कैक्टस

In German

Devil's Backbone
Osterkaktus

In French

Backbone du Diable
cactus de Pâques

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
cactus de Pascua

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Πάσχα κάκτος

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
cacto Páscoa

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Wielkanocny kaktus

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Pascha Cactus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Caryophyllales

Family

Crassulaceae
Cactaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Hatiora

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Rhipsalideae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Cactoideae

Number of Species

200025
1 27800
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Difference Between Devils Backbone and Easter cactus

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Importance of Devils Backbone and Easter cactus

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Compare Facts of Devils Backbone vs Easter cactus

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