Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Northeastern United States, Western Europe
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Grassland, moorlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Light brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Galls
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Wildlife
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CAREX flacca
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
blue sedge, gray carex, glaucous sedge, carnation-grass
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
ब्लू सेज
In German
Devil's Backbone
Blau-Segge
In French
Backbone du Diable
Bleu carex
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
azul de la juncia
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
μπλε σπαθόχορτο
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
azul Sedge
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
niebieski turzyca
In Latin
Narum diaboli
blue Sedge
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Cyperales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Blue Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Blue Sedge? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Blue Sedge. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Blue Sedge 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 Blue Sedge 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 Blue Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Blue Sedge
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Blue Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Blue Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Blue Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Blue Sedge Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Blue Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Blue Sedge height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Blue Sedge are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Blue Sedge flower color: Yellow green
- Blue Sedge leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Devils Backbone and Blue Sedge
Care of Devils Backbone and Blue Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.