Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
gardens, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Blue, Indigo, Lavender, Light Purple
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Palmate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High-phosphorous fertilizers used, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, fungus, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Delphinium elatum
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Alpine delphinium, Delphium, Candle larkspur, Siberian larkspur, Musk Larkspur,
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
अल्पाइन Delphinium
In German
Devil's Backbone
Alpine Delphinium
In French
Backbone du Diable
Alpine Delphinium
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Alpine Delphinium
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Alpine Δελφίνιο
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Alpine Delphinium
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Alpine Delphinium
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Alpine Delphinium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Ranunculales
Family
Crassulaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Delphinium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Alpine Delphinium
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Alpine Delphinium? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Alpine Delphinium. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Alpine Delphinium 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 Alpine Delphinium 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 Alpine Delphinium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Alpine Delphinium
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Alpine Delphinium is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Alpine Delphinium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alpine Delphinium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Alpine Delphinium is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Alpine Delphinium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Alpine Delphinium Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Alpine Delphinium physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Alpine Delphinium height is 200.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Alpine Delphinium are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Alpine Delphinium flower color: Blue, Indigo, Lavender and Light Purple
- Alpine Delphinium leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Alpine Delphinium
Care of Devils Backbone and Alpine Delphinium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alpine Delphinium pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Delphinium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.