Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
-
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
-
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, 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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
Devil's Backbone
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
Devil's Backbone
In French
candélabre primevère
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Malpighiales
Family
Onagraceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabra Primrose and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Devils Backbone
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose 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.