Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
7-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
7, 9, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Hydrangea
In German
Devil's Backbone
Hortensie
In French
Backbone du Diable
Hortensia
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Hortensia
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Hortênsia
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Hortensja
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Ophiuroides
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Sorghum
Properties of Devils Backbone and Centipede Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Centipede Grass? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Centipede Grass. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Centipede Grass 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 Centipede Grass 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 Centipede Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Devils Backbone and Centipede Grass
Care of Devils Backbone and Centipede Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.