Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southeastern Asia, Nepal
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Cold Regions, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Cough
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
MAZUS reptans
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Creeping Mazus
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
जीव Mazus
In German
Devil's Backbone
Creeping Mazus
In French
Backbone du Diable
Creeping Mazus
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
arrastramiento Mazus
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
υφέρπουσα Mazus
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Creeping Mazus
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Creeping Mazus
In Latin
Narum diaboli
reptilia Alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Malpighiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Crassulaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Mimuleae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Mimuloideae
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Creeping Mazus
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Creeping Mazus is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Creeping Mazus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Creeping Mazus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Creeping Mazus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Creeping Mazus is Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Creeping Mazus Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Creeping Mazus physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Creeping Mazus height is 250.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Creeping Mazus are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Creeping Mazus flower color: White and Blue Violet
- Creeping Mazus leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Creeping Mazus
Care of Devils Backbone and Creeping Mazus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Creeping Mazus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Creeping Mazus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.