Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Madagascar
South Africa
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Ipomoea quamoclit
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long, Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs good drainage, Needs high amount of water
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Anti-fungal, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Ipomoea quamoclit
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
star glory , hummingbird vine
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Kunjlata
In German
Devil's Backbone
Ipomoea quamoclit
In French
Backbone du Diable
Ipomoea quamoclit
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Ipomoea quamoclit
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Ipomoea quamoclit
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Ipomoea quamoclit
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Ipomoea quamoclit
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Ipomoea quamoclit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Solanales
Family
Crassulaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Cypress Vine
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Cypress Vine? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Cypress Vine. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Cypress Vine 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 Cypress Vine 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 Cypress Vine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Cypress Vine
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Cypress Vine is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Cypress Vine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cypress Vine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Cypress Vine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cypress Vine is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Cypress Vine Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Cypress Vine physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cypress Vine height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Cypress Vine are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Cypress Vine flower color: Red and Magenta
- Cypress Vine leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Cypress Vine
Care of Devils Backbone and Cypress Vine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cypress Vine pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Cypress Vine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.