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Devils Backbone
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About Devils Backbone and Barberry

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Shrub

Origin

Madagascar
China

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,

Number of Varieties

820
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-13-9999
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
-

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm120.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm120.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

-
Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Oval

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

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
Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

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

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, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
-

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Itchiness, Stomach burn

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Fruits

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
BERBERIS soulieana

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Barberry

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Burberry

In German

Devil's Backbone
Burberry

In French

Backbone du Diable
Burberry

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Burberry

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Burberry

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Burberry

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
kwaśnica

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Barberry

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Ranunculales

Family

Crassulaceae
Berberidaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Berberis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
-

Number of Species

2000500
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Barberry

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Barberry

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

Devils Backbone and Barberry Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Barberry are as follows:

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

  • Barberry flower color: Yellow

  • Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Barberry

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