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Haworthia and Devils Backbone


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Shrub  
Succulent  

Origin
Madagascar  
Southern Africa  

Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia  
-  

Number of Varieties
8  
99+
80  
99+

Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions  
Alpine Meadows, Tropical Climate  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13  
-9999  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
-  

Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24  
-  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Rosette/Stemless  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
90.00 cm  
99+
10.00 cm  

Minimum Width
30.00 cm  
99+
8.00 cm  

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta  
-  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
-  

Fruit Color
-  
-  

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
Green, Gray Green  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate  
Rosette  

Thorns
No  
-  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
-  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Fast  
-  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
-  

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline  
-  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
-  

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate  
-  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
-  

Tolerances
Drought  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings  
vegetative cuttings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water  
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline  
-  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
-  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
-  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

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  
Mealybugs, Root rot  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
-  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
-  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
-  

Edible Fruit
No  
-  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
-  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
-  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
-  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
-  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
-  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
-  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Sometimes  
-  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
-  

Attracts
Hummingbirds  
-  

Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges  

Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems  
-  

Edible Uses
No  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms  
-  

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root  
Leaves  

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

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides  
HAWORTHIA  

Common Name
Devil's Backbone  
Haworthia  

In Hindi
Devil's Backbone  
Echeveria  

In German
Devil's Backbone  
Haworthia  

In French
Backbone du Diable  
Haworthia  

In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo  
Haworthia  

In Greek
Devil's Backbone  
Echeveria  

In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo  
Haworthia  

In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła  
Haworsja  

In Latin
Narum diaboli  
Chaoorthia  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
-  

Order
Malpighiales  
Asparagales  

Family
Crassulaceae  
Liliaceae  

Genus
Euphorbia  
Haworthia  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Monocots  

Tribe
Euphorbieae  
-  

Subfamily
Euphorbioideae  
Asphodeloideae  

Number of Species
2000  
12
151  
99+

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Difference Between Devils Backbone and Haworthia

If you are confused whether Devils Backbone or Haworthia 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 Haworthia Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Devils Backbone are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Haworthia fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Devils Backbone and Haworthia if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Devils Backbone and Haworthia

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Devils Backbone and Haworthia. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Devils Backbone and Haworthia 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 Haworthia is . Devils Backbone has beauty benefits as follows: Skin Problems while Haworthia has beauty benefits as follows: Skin Problems.

Compare Facts of Devils Backbone vs Haworthia

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