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About Asafoetida and Devils Backbone

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Herbs
Shrub

Origin

India, Iran
Madagascar

Types

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Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

-8
0 40000
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Habitat

Desert, Mountains
subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-89-13
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
-

Sunset Zone

-
H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

100.00 cm90.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

40.00 cm30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
-

Fruit Color

Brownish Red
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Compound
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Wet Site
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
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

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

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
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

-
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
Hummingbirds

Allergy

convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Edible, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ferula assa-foetida
Euphorbia tithymaloides

Common Name

Asafoetida
Devil's Backbone

In Hindi

हींग
Devil's Backbone

In German

asafoetida
Devil's Backbone

In French

Asafoetida
Backbone du Diable

In Spanish

Asa fétida
El espinazo del diablo

In Greek

Μηδικό σίλφιο
Devil's Backbone

In Portuguese

Asafoetida
Espinha do Diabo

In Polish

Asafoetida
Kręgosłup diabła

In Latin

Asafoetida
Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Apiales
Malpighiales

Family

Fagaceae
Crassulaceae

Genus

Ferula
Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
Euphorbieae

Subfamily

-
Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

1302000
1 27800
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Properties of Asafoetida and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Asafoetida and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Asafoetida and Devils Backbone. Asafoetida doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Asafoetida does not have fragrant flowers. Asafoetida has allergic reactions like convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems and Miscarriage and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems and Miscarriage. 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 Asafoetida and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Asafoetida and Devils Backbone

Season and care of Asafoetida and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Asafoetida and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.

Asafoetida and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Asafoetida and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Asafoetida and Devils Backbone are as follows:

  • Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green

  • Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of Asafoetida and Devils Backbone

Care of Asafoetida and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Asafoetida 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.