Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Habitat
Roadsides, Thickets
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-13
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Malpighiales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anemoneae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Euphorbioideae
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.
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.