Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Abbottswood Potentilla
Day Dawn Potentilla
Goldfinger Potentilla
Pink Beauty Potentilla
Snowbird Potentilla
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
3-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
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Flower Color Modifier
-
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Curing infectious diseases, Improve heart health, Lung Problems, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
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Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
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Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
POTENTILLA cinerea
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Abbotswood Potentilla
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Potentilla Abbotswood
In German
Devil's Backbone
Abbotswood potentilla
In French
Backbone du Diable
Abbotswood potentille
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Abbotswood Potentilla
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Abbotswood Potentilla
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Abbotswood Potentilla
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Abbotswood Potentilla
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Abbotswood Potentilla
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Crassulaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Potentilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Rosoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Abbotswood Potentilla
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Abbotswood Potentilla? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Abbotswood Potentilla. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Abbotswood Potentilla doesn't have thorns. Also Devils Backbone does not have fragrant flowers. Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic and Abbotswood Potentilla has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic. 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 Devils Backbone and Abbotswood Potentilla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Abbotswood Potentilla
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Abbotswood Potentilla is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Abbotswood Potentilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abbotswood Potentilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Abbotswood Potentilla is while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Abbotswood Potentilla is .
Devils Backbone and Abbotswood Potentilla Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Abbotswood Potentilla physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Abbotswood Potentilla height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Abbotswood Potentilla are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Abbotswood Potentilla flower color:
- Abbotswood Potentilla leaf color:
Care of Devils Backbone and Abbotswood Potentilla
Care of Devils Backbone and Abbotswood Potentilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abbotswood Potentilla pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abbotswood Potentilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.