Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Madagascar
Italy, Southern Europe, western Balkans
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Campanula pyramidalis
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
7-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Lavender, Light Blue, White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Asthma, Cough
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, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CAMPANULA pyramidalis
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Chimney Bellflower
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Chimney Bellflower
In German
Devil's Backbone
Schornstein Glockenblume
In French
Backbone du Diable
cheminée Bellflower
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Chimenea Bellflower
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
καμινάδα καμπανούλα
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
chaminé Bellflower
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
komin Bellflower
In Latin
Narum diaboli
caminorum purgatores Bellflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Crassulaceae
Campanulaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Campanula
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Chimney Bellflower
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Chimney Bellflower? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Chimney Bellflower. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Chimney Bellflower 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 Chimney Bellflower 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 Chimney Bellflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Chimney Bellflower
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Chimney Bellflower is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Chimney Bellflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chimney Bellflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Chimney Bellflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chimney Bellflower is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Chimney Bellflower Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Chimney Bellflower physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chimney Bellflower height is 120.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Chimney Bellflower are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Chimney Bellflower flower color: Lavender, Light Blue and White
- Chimney Bellflower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Chimney Bellflower
Care of Devils Backbone and Chimney Bellflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chimney Bellflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chimney Bellflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.