Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Madagascar
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Calypso, Caribe
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
River side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
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, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Medium, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
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
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antioxidants, Nutrients, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CORIANDRUM sativum 'Delfino'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Cilantro, Coriander
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
धनिया
In German
Devil's Backbone
Koriander
In French
Backbone du Diable
Coriandre
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Cilantro
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Κολίανδρο
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Coentro
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Kolendra
In Latin
Narum diaboli
coriandri album
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Apiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Coriandrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Cilantro
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Cilantro is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Cilantro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cilantro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Cilantro is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cilantro is Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Cilantro Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Cilantro physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cilantro height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Cilantro are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Cilantro flower color: White
- Cilantro leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Cilantro
Care of Devils Backbone and Cilantro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cilantro 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 Cilantro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.