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About Austrian Copper Rose and Devils Backbone


About Devils Backbone and Austrian Copper Rose


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrubs  
Shrub  

Origin
-  
Madagascar  

Types
Rosa foetida bicolor  
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia  

Number of Varieties
1  
8  
99+

Habitat
Foot Hills  
subtropical regions, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
9-13  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
-  

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

Habit
Clump-Forming  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
150.00 cm  
99+
90.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
170.00 cm  
99+
30.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Orange Red, Yellow  
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

Fruit Color
-  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green  
Green, Gray Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green  
Green, Gray Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green  
Green, Gray Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Pinnate  
Ovate  

Thorns
Yes  
No  

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
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

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

Repeat Bloomer
-  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

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

How to Plant?
Cuttings  
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs  
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  
Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Double  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
-  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
-  
Sometimes  

Self-Sowing
-  
Yes  

Attracts
Birds, Butterflies  
Hummingbirds  

Allergy
Rash  
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  

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
Flowers  
Leaves, Root  

Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.  
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier  
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Rosa foetida  
Euphorbia tithymaloides  

Common Name
Austrian briar, Persian yellow rose, Austrian copper rose  
Devil's Backbone  

In Hindi
Austrian copper rose  
Devil's Backbone  

In German
Die Gelbe Rose, Fuchs-Rose, Wachs-Rose, Persische Gold-Rose, Austrian Briar  
Devil's Backbone  

In French
Le rosier fétide  
Backbone du Diable  

In Spanish
Rosa foetida  
El espinazo del diablo  

In Greek
Austrian copper rose  
Devil's Backbone  

In Portuguese
Rosa fétida  
Espinha do Diabo  

In Polish
Róża żółta  
Kręgosłup diabła  

In Latin
Austrian copper rose  
Narum diaboli  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Rosales  
Malpighiales  

Family
Rosaceae  
Crassulaceae  

Genus
Rosa  
Euphorbia  

Clade
-  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Euphorbieae  

Subfamily
-  
Euphorbioideae  

Number of Species
1  
2000  
12

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Properties of Austrian Copper Rose and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Austrian Copper Rose and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Austrian Copper Rose and Devils Backbone. Austrian Copper Rose has thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Austrian Copper Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Austrian Copper Rose has allergic reactions like Rash and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Rash. 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 Austrian Copper Rose and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Austrian Copper Rose and Devils Backbone

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

Austrian Copper Rose and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Austrian Copper Rose and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Austrian Copper Rose height is 150.00 cm and width 170.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Austrian Copper Rose and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Care of Austrian Copper Rose and Devils Backbone

Care of Austrian Copper Rose and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Austrian Copper Rose 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 Austrian Copper Rose 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.

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