Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
moneywort, herb twopence,twopenny thot
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Near ponds, River side, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cup shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Diarrhea
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
LYSIMACHIA congestiflora 'Lyssi'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Creeping Jenny, Moneywort, Creeping Charlie
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
creeping jenny
In German
Devil's Backbone
Pfennigkraut
In French
Backbone du Diable
Lysimaque nummulaire
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Lysimachia nummularia
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
creeping jenny
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
creeping jenny
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Tojeść rozesłana
In Latin
Narum diaboli
creeping jenny
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Ericales
Family
Crassulaceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Lysimachia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Creeping Jenny
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Creeping Jenny? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Creeping Jenny. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Creeping Jenny 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 Creeping Jenny 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 Creeping Jenny and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Creeping Jenny
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Creeping Jenny is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Creeping Jenny Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Creeping Jenny season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Creeping Jenny is Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Creeping Jenny is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Creeping Jenny Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Creeping Jenny physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Creeping Jenny height is 760.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Creeping Jenny are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Creeping Jenny flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Creeping Jenny leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Creeping Jenny
Care of Devils Backbone and Creeping Jenny include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Creeping Jenny 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 Creeping Jenny needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.