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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Candelabra Primrose
Candelabra Primrose



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About Devils Backbone and Candelabra Primrose

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Perennial

Origin

Madagascar
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Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Number of Varieties

8-
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Damp forests, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-133-8
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
8-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
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Habit

Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm30.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm15.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

-
-

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
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Oblong elliptic

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

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

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Dry root rot, Leaf spot

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
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Insects

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
Primula beesiana

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
candelabra primrose

In German

Devil's Backbone
Kerzenleuchter Primel

In French

Backbone du Diable
candélabre primevère

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Primula beesiana

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
μανουάλια primrose

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
prímula candelabros

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
kandelabry pierwiosnka

In Latin

Narum diaboli
candelabra Primrose

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Myrtales

Family

Crassulaceae
Onagraceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Oenothera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Onagreae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Onagroideae

Number of Species

2000145
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Candelabra Primrose

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Candelabra Primrose

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

Devils Backbone and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:

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

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

  • Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange

  • Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Candelabra Primrose

Care of Devils Backbone and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.