Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-9
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
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Itchiness
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
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
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Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Carex Morrowii
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Japanese Sedge, Carex Grass Evergold
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Carex Grass Evergold
In German
Devil's Backbone
Carex Grass Evergold
In French
Backbone du Diable
Carex Grass Evergold
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Carex Grass Evergold
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Carex Grass Evergold
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Carex Grass Evergold
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Carex Grass Evergold
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Carex Grass Evergold
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Poales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Carex Grass Evergold
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Carex Grass Evergold? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Carex Grass Evergold. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Carex Grass Evergold 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 Carex Grass Evergold 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 Carex Grass Evergold and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Carex Grass Evergold
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Carex Grass Evergold is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Carex Grass Evergold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carex Grass Evergold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Carex Grass Evergold is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Carex Grass Evergold is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Carex Grass Evergold Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Carex Grass Evergold physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Carex Grass Evergold height is 15.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Carex Grass Evergold are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Carex Grass Evergold flower color: Tan
- Carex Grass Evergold leaf color: Green and Light Yellow
Care of Devils Backbone and Carex Grass Evergold
Care of Devils Backbone and Carex Grass Evergold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carex Grass Evergold 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 Carex Grass Evergold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.