Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Caribbean
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Campanula persicifolia, Campanula glomerata, Campanula carpatica
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-13
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Cut limbs, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
PORTLANDIA grandiflora
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Bellflower, Jamaican Tree-lily
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Bellflower plant
In German
Devil's Backbone
Glockenblumen - Pflanze
In French
Backbone du Diable
plante Bellflower
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
planta de Bellflower
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
φυτό καμπανούλα
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
planta Bellflower
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
dzwonek roślin
In Latin
Narum diaboli
bellflower herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Gentianales
Family
Crassulaceae
Rubiaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Portlandia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Chiococceae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Cinchonoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Bellflower
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Bellflower? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Bellflower. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Bellflower 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 Bellflower 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 Bellflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Bellflower
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Bellflower is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Bellflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bellflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Bellflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bellflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Bellflower Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Bellflower physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bellflower height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Bellflower are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Bellflower flower color: White and Light Pink
- Bellflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Bellflower
Care of Devils Backbone and Bellflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bellflower pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bellflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.