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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Gymnocalycium
Gymnocalycium



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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Cactus

Origin

Madagascar
South America

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae

Number of Varieties

854
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Desert, Semi desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-139-12
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
13,21,22,23,24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm12.50 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm8.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
creamy white, Light Pink, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

-
Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
-

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Sand, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Sandy

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
All year

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Offsets

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Dry

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Mealy bugs, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

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
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Ants, Mealybugs

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Leaves, Root
Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
GYMNOCALYCIUM

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Chin Cactus

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Gymnocalycium

In German

Devil's Backbone
Gymnocalycium

In French

Backbone du Diable
Gymnocalycium

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Gymnocalycium

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Gymnocalycium

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Gymnocalycium

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Gymnocalycium

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Gymnocalycium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Caryophyllales

Family

Crassulaceae
Cactaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Gymnocalycium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Trichocereeae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Cactoideae

Number of Species

200054
1 27800
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Difference Between Devils Backbone and Gymnocalycium

If you are confused whether Devils Backbone or Gymnocalycium are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Devils Backbone and Gymnocalycium Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Devils Backbone are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Gymnocalycium fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and can go long without fertilizers. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Devils Backbone and Gymnocalycium if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Devils Backbone and Gymnocalycium

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Devils Backbone and Gymnocalycium. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Devils Backbone and Gymnocalycium as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Devils Backbone is Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation and Intestinal worms whereas of Gymnocalycium is . Devils Backbone has beauty benefits as follows: Skin Problems while Gymnocalycium has beauty benefits as follows: Skin Problems.

Compare Facts of Devils Backbone vs Gymnocalycium

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Devils Backbone vs Gymnocalycium and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Devils Backbone are Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic whereas of Gymnocalycium have respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Devils Backbone has no showy fruits and Gymnocalycium has showy fruits. Also Devils Backbone is not flowering and Gymnocalycium is not flowering . You can compare Devils Backbone and Gymnocalycium facts and facts of other plants too.