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Devils Backbone
Anise
About Anise and Devils Backbone


What is
Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  
Type
Shrub  
Flowering Plants, Spices  
Origin
Madagascar  
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia  
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia  
Star anise and more  
Number of Varieties
8  
99+
0  
99+
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions  
Thickets, Woods  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13  
4-9  
AHS Heat Zone
-  
9-4  
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24  
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  
Habit
Upright/Erect  
Upright/Erect  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
90.00 cm  
99+
2.50 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
30.00 cm  
99+
1.25 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta  
White  
Flower Color Modifier
-  
-  
Fruit Color
-  
Gray Green, Tan  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy  
Green  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green  
Green  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green  
Green  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green  
Green  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate  
Lobed  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Summer  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Bright direct sunlight  
Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate  
Late Summer, Summer  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  
Tolerances
Drought  
Soil Compaction  
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Ground  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings  
Seedlings  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period  
In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  
In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  
In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Bright direct sunlight  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Prune regularly  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  
Facts
Flowers
Showy  
Yes  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
No  
Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
Yes  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
Yes  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
Yes  
Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Bold  
Fine  
Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
Sometimes  
No  
Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  
Attracts
Hummingbirds  
Butterflies  
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic  
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
-  
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems  
-  
Edible Uses
No  
Yes  
Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms  
Asthma, constipation, Cough  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root  
Flowers, Leaves  
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice  
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  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides  
Pimpinella anisum  
Common Name
Devil's Backbone  
Anise  
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone  
सौंफ़ का पौध  
In German
Devil's Backbone  
Anis  
In French
Backbone du Diable  
Anis  
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo  
Anís  
In Greek
Devil's Backbone  
γλυκάνισο  
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo  
anis  
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła  
Anyż  
In Latin
Narum diaboli  
Anethum  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Malpighiales  
Apiales  
Family
Crassulaceae  
Apiaceae  
Genus
Euphorbia  
Pimpinella  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Tribe
Euphorbieae  
-  
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae  
-  
Number of Species
2000  
12
1  
99+
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Anise

Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Anise? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Anise. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Anise 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 Anise 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 Anise and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Anise

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

Devils Backbone and Anise Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Anise are as follows:

Care of Devils Backbone and Anise

Care of Devils Backbone and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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