Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Amur Silvergrass
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Amur Silvergrass
Devil's Backbone
In German
Amur Schilf
Devil's Backbone
In French
Amur silvergrass
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Amur silvergrass
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Amur Silvergrass
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Amur Silvergrass
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Amur Silvergrass
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Amur Silvergrass
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Miscanthus
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Amur Silvergrass and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Amur Silvergrass and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Amur Silvergrass and Devils Backbone. Amur Silvergrass doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Amur Silvergrass does not have fragrant flowers. Amur Silvergrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Amur Silvergrass and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Amur Silvergrass and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Amur Silvergrass and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Silvergrass and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Silvergrass and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Amur Silvergrass and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Silvergrass and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Devils Backbone
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Amur Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.