Devils Backbone

Chervil

About Devils Backbone and Chervil

Devils Backbone

Chervil

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Shrub

Herbs

Origin

Madagascar

Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Western Asia

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

French parsley

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

Hedgebanks, Roadsides, Waste areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-13-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm35.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm20.30 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

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

Small, flat and dissected

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires consistently moist soil

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

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

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Insects

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Avoid during Pregnancy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Improve hair condition, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Cough, Digestive disorders, Eczema, Gout

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

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

Condiment, Repellent, Used As Food

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

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides

ANTHRISCUS cerefolium

Common Name

Devil's Backbone

Chervil, French Chervil

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone

चेवील

In German

Devil's Backbone

Kerbel

In French

Backbone du Diable

Cerfeuil

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo

Perifollo

In Greek

Devil's Backbone

Σκαντζίκι

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo

Cerefólio

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła

Trybula

In Latin

Narum diaboli

BOOPES

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Apiales

Family

Crassulaceae

Apiaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Anthriscus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Apioideae

Number of Species

200010

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Chervil

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Chervil

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

Devils Backbone and Chervil Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Chervil physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chervil height is 35.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Chervil are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Chervil flower color: White
Chervil leaf color: Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Chervil

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