Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Madagascar
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Mountains, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Red, Rose, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Requires a lot of 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Broken Bones, Burns, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Urine infections
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
PENSTEMON barbatus
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Beardlip Penstemon, Scarlet Beardtongue
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Beardlip Penstemon
In German
Devil's Backbone
Beardlip Penstemon
In French
Backbone du Diable
penstemon beardlip
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
penstemon beardlip
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
beardlip penstemon
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
penstemon beardlip
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
beardlip penstemon
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Birdlip penstemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Dicotyledonous, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Beardlip Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Beardlip Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Beardlip Penstemon. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Beardlip Penstemon 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 Beardlip Penstemon 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 Beardlip Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Beardlip Penstemon
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Beardlip Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Beardlip Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beardlip Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Beardlip Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Beardlip Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Beardlip Penstemon Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Beardlip Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Beardlip Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Beardlip Penstemon are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Beardlip Penstemon flower color: Red, Rose and Crimson
- Beardlip Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Beardlip Penstemon
Care of Devils Backbone and Beardlip Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beardlip Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beardlip Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.