Devils Backbone

Cardinal Flower

About Devils Backbone and Cardinal Flower

Devils Backbone

Cardinal Flower

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Shrub

Perennial

Origin

Madagascar

North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Herbaceous perennial

Number of Varieties

840

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

Lakes, Pastures, Prairies, Roadsides, Swamps, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-133-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm61.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Red, Crimson, Dark Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

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

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Butterflies, Insects

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Headache, Rheumatism, Stomach pain

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Flowers, Leaves, Root

Other Uses

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

Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Bog Garden, Mixed Border, Water Gardens, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides

LOBELIA cardinalis

Common Name

Devil's Backbone

Cardinal Flower

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone

Cardinal Flower

In German

Devil's Backbone

Cardinal Flower

In French

Backbone du Diable

Cardinal Flower

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo

Cardinal Flower

In Greek

Devil's Backbone

Καρδινάλιος λουλούδι

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo

Cardinal Flower

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła

Cardinal Flower

In Latin

Narum diaboli

Cardinalis Flower

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Asterales

Family

Crassulaceae

Lobeliaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Lobelia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Lobelioideae

Number of Species

200056

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Cardinal Flower

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Cardinal Flower

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

Devils Backbone and Cardinal Flower Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Cardinal Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cardinal Flower height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Cardinal Flower are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Cardinal Flower flower color: Red, Crimson and Dark Red
Cardinal Flower leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Cardinal Flower

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