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
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
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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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Malpighiales
Ericales
Family
Crassulaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe
Euphorbieae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Myrsinoideae
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.