Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Madagascar
Types
Utricularia graminifolia, Utricularia vulgaris, Utricularia gibba
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Lakes, stream banks
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Lavender
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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 Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, 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
hair algae
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Vulnerary
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
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
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
UTRICULARIA
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Bladderwort
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Bladderwort plant
Devil's Backbone
In German
bladderwort Pflanze
Devil's Backbone
In French
plante Bladderwort
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
planta bladderwort
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
φυτό υδρόβιο φυτό
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
planta bladderwort
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Bladderwort roślin
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
bladderwort herba
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Malpighiales
Family
Lentibulariaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Utricularia
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Bladderwort and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Bladderwort and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Bladderwort and Devils Backbone. Bladderwort doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Bladderwort does not have fragrant flowers. Bladderwort has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy. 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 Bladderwort and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bladderwort and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Bladderwort and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Bladderwort and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bladderwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bladderwort is and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bladderwort is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bladderwort and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Bladderwort and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Bladderwort height is 10.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bladderwort and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Bladderwort flower color: Yellow, Purple and Lavender
Bladderwort leaf color:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Bladderwort and Devils Backbone
Care of Bladderwort and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bladderwort pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, 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 Bladderwort 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.