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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Hedgehog Cactus
Hedgehog Cactus



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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Perennial, Shrub

Origin

Madagascar
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Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus

Number of Varieties

89
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Desert, Grassland

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-13-9999
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
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Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
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Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm15.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm5.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
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Flower Color Modifier

-
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Fruit Color

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Green, Dark Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
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Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
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Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
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Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage

Well drained
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Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
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Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering
Average Water

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Type

Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
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Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Mealybugs, Scale insects

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy
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Flower Petal Number

Single
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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
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Evergreen

Invasive

Sometimes
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Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Insects

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Deer resistant

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits

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

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
Echinocereus reichenbachii

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Hedgehog cactus

In German

Devil's Backbone
Igel Kaktus

In French

Backbone du Diable
hérisson cactus

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
cactus de erizo

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
hedgehog cactus

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
jeż kaktus

In Latin

Narum diaboli
cactus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Caryophyllales

Family

Crassulaceae
Cactaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Echinocereus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Pachycereeae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Cactoideae

Number of Species

2000208
1 27800
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