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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Coleus Forskohlii
Coleus Forskohlii



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About Devils Backbone and Coleus Forskohlii

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbs

Origin

Madagascar
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Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Plectranthus barbatus

Number of Varieties

860
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone

9-13-9999
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
-

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
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Habit

Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm40.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Toothed

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
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Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively

In Summer

Lots of watering
Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate
Average Water

In Winter

Average Water
Moderate

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Damp

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Drought
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Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
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Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Leaves, Root, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
Plectranthus barbatus

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
पत्थरचूर

In German

Devil's Backbone
Harfensträucher

In French

Backbone du Diable
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Coleus forskohlii

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Coleus Forskohlii

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Coleus Forskohlii

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Coleus Forskohlii

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Lamiales

Family

Crassulaceae
Lamiaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Coleus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
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Number of Species

2000210
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Coleus Forskohlii

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Coleus Forskohlii

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

Devils Backbone and Coleus Forskohlii Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Coleus Forskohlii physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Coleus Forskohlii are as follows:

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

  • Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender

  • Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Coleus Forskohlii

Care of Devils Backbone and Coleus Forskohlii include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.