Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Madagascar
United States, California
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Santa Clara red ribbons, red ribbons, Raiche's red ribbons
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Dry areas, foothill woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Pink, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun, Partial 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CLARKIA concinna
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Red Ribbons
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Clarkia concinna
In German
Devil's Backbone
Clarkia concinna
In French
Backbone du Diable
Clarkia concinna
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
concinna clarkia
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Clarkia concinna
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Clarkia concinna
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
klarkia concinna
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Clarkia concinna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Myrtales
Family
Crassulaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Devils Backbone and Clarkia concinna
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Clarkia concinna? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Clarkia concinna. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Clarkia concinna 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 Clarkia concinna 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 Clarkia concinna and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Clarkia concinna
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Clarkia concinna is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Clarkia concinna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clarkia concinna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Clarkia concinna is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Clarkia concinna is Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Clarkia concinna Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Clarkia concinna physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Clarkia concinna height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Clarkia concinna are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Clarkia concinna flower color: Pink, Fuchsia, Rose and Lavender
- Clarkia concinna leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Clarkia concinna
Care of Devils Backbone and Clarkia concinna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clarkia concinna 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 Clarkia concinna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.