Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Shrub
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Madagascar
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
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
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
GEUM
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Avens
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Devil's Backbone
In German
Hortensie
Devil's Backbone
In French
Hortensia
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Hortensia
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
υδραγεία
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Hortensja
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Hibiscus
Narum diaboli
Family
Rosaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Avens and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Avens and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Avens and Devils Backbone. Avens doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Avens does not have fragrant flowers. Avens has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Avens and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Avens and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Avens and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Avens and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Avens season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Devils Backbone season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Avens is Light and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Avens is Acidic and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Avens and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Avens and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Avens height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Avens and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Avens flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Avens leaf color: Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Avens and Devils Backbone
Care of Avens and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Avens 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 Avens 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.