Clematis

Devils Backbone

About Clematis and Devils Backbone

Clematis

Devils Backbone

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Vines

Shrub

Origin

China, Japan

Madagascar

Types

'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

2508

0 40000

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Habitat

Roadsides, Thickets

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-99-13

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

11.50 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

17.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Blue, Pink, Red, White

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Sea Green

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Sea Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Sea Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loamy, Well drained

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loamy, Well drained

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root bark, Vines

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Employed in herbal medicine

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Clematis

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Common Name

Clematis

Devil's Backbone

In Hindi

क्लेमाटिस

Devil's Backbone

In German

Klematis

Devil's Backbone

In French

Clématite

Backbone du Diable

In Spanish

Clemátide

El espinazo del diablo

In Greek

κληματιτής

Devil's Backbone

In Portuguese

Clematite

Espinha do Diabo

In Polish

Clematis

Kręgosłup diabła

In Latin

Clematis

Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ranunculales

Malpighiales

Family

Ranunculaceae

Crassulaceae

Genus

Clematis

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Anemoneae

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Ranunculoideae

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

3002000

1 27800

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Properties of Clematis and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Clematis and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Clematis and Devils Backbone. Clematis doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Clematis does not have fragrant flowers. Clematis has allergic reactions like Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach and Irritation to urinary tract and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach and Irritation to urinary tract. 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 Clematis and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Clematis and Devils Backbone

Season and care of Clematis and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Clematis and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clematis season is Spring and Summer and Devils Backbone season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.

Clematis and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Clematis and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Clematis and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of Clematis and Devils Backbone

Care of Clematis and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Clematis 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.