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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Cyclamen
Cyclamen



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About Devils Backbone and Cyclamen

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Flowering Plants, Tubers

Origin

Madagascar
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum

Number of Varieties

824
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-135-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
7-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm0.54 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm0.75 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Pink, Purple, White

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

-
Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
-

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Green, Silver

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Heart-shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
-

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

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
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
-

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Root, Stem

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
Cyclamen Persicum

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Sikalemen

In German

Devil's Backbone
Zyklamen

In French

Backbone du Diable
Cyclamen

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Ciclamen

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
κυκλάμινο

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Cíclame

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Cyklamen

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Cyclamīnos

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae

Order

Malpighiales
Ericales

Family

Crassulaceae
Primulaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Cyclamen

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe

Euphorbieae
Cyclamineae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Myrsinoideae

Number of Species

200023
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Cyclamen

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Cyclamen

Season and care of Devils Backbone and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.

Devils Backbone and Cyclamen Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Cyclamen are as follows:

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

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

  • Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White

  • Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Cyclamen

Care of Devils Backbone and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.