Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Amur Silvergrass
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Amur Silvergrass
In German
Devil's Backbone
Amur Schilf
In French
Backbone du Diable
Amur silvergrass
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Amur silvergrass
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Amur Silvergrass
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Amur Silvergrass
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Amur Silvergrass
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Amur Silvergrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Cyperales
Family
Crassulaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Miscanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Devils Backbone and Amur Silvergrass
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Amur Silvergrass? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Amur Silvergrass. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Amur Silvergrass 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 Amur Silvergrass 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 Amur Silvergrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Amur Silvergrass
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Amur Silvergrass is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Amur Silvergrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Amur Silvergrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Amur Silvergrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Amur Silvergrass Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Amur Silvergrass physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Amur Silvergrass are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
- Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Amur Silvergrass
Care of Devils Backbone and Amur Silvergrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.