Devils Backbone

Autumn Crocus

About Devils Backbone and Autumn Crocus

Devils Backbone

Autumn Crocus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Madagascar

Mediterranean, Turkey

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Colchicum autumnale

Number of Varieties

825

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-136-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm7.60 cm

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm7.60 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Fuchsia, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

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

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Long Broad

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Corms or bulbs, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Slugs

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Bees, Butterflies

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Removes pimples

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Arthritis, Gout, Itching

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Colchicum autumnale

Common Name

Devil's Backbone

Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone

शरद ऋतु का पौधा

In German

Devil's Backbone

Herbstzeitlose

In French

Backbone du Diable

colchique d'automne

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo

cólquico

In Greek

Devil's Backbone

φθινόπωρο κρόκος

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo

aftomn gema

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła

aftomn żółtka

In Latin

Narum diaboli

aftomn vitellus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Liliales

Family

Crassulaceae

Liliaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Colchicum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Colchiceae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

2000160

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Autumn Crocus

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Autumn Crocus

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

Devils Backbone and Autumn Crocus Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Autumn Crocus are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Autumn Crocus

Care of Devils Backbone and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.