Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Southern Asia, India
  
Madagascar
  
Types
Not Available
  
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
  
Habitat
Warmer regions
  
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
  
9-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
11- 6
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H2, 13, 23, 24
  
Habit
Mat-forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
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, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
  
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
  
Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Insignificant
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
  
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
  
Leaves, Root
  
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, 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
Lawns and Turf
  
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
  
Euphorbia tithymaloides
  
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In Hindi
बरमूडा घास
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In German
Bermuda Gras
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
  
Backbone du Diable
  
In Spanish
Grama
  
El espinazo del diablo
  
In Greek
Αγριάδα
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
  
Espinha do Diabo
  
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
  
Kręgosłup diabła
  
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
  
Narum diaboli
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Crassulaceae
  
Genus
Cynodon Rich
  
Euphorbia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Chlorideae
  
Euphorbieae
  
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
  
Euphorbioideae
  
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bermuda Grass and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Bermuda Grass and Devils Backbone
Care of Bermuda Grass and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bermuda Grass 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.