Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
ब्लू लोटस
Devil's Backbone
In German
Blue Lotus
Devil's Backbone
In French
Blue Lotus
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Blue Lotus
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Blue Lotus
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Blue Lotus
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Malpighiales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Lotus and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Blue Lotus and Devils Backbone
Care of Blue Lotus and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus 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 Blue Lotus 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.