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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Nobile Dendrobium
Nobile Dendrobium



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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Epiphyte

Origin

Madagascar
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Dendrobium nobile

Number of Varieties

81000
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1311-12
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm25.40 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm15.20 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

-
Multi-Color

Fruit Color

-
-

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
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Lance shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
-

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Cold climate

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
-

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Prune in flowering season

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Red spider mite, Watery soft rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Cold climate

Facts

Flowers

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
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
-

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
Glowing Skin, Perfumes, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver Protection

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Whole plant

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, 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, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
DENDROBIUM nobile

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Noble Dendrobium

In German

Devil's Backbone
Noble Dendrobium

In French

Backbone du Diable
Dendrobium nobile

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Dendrobium nobile

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Dendrobium nobile

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Nobile Dendrobium

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Dendrobium szlachetne

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Nobile Dendrobium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Asparagales

Family

Crassulaceae
Orchidaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Dendrobium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Dendrobieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Epidendroideae

Number of Species

20001200
1 27800
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Difference Between Devils Backbone and Nobile Dendrobium

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Importance of Devils Backbone and Nobile Dendrobium

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Compare Facts of Devils Backbone vs Nobile Dendrobium

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