Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark 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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Devil's Backbone
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Backbone du Diable
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Brassicales
Family
Crassulaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Dame's Rocket
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Dame's Rocket? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Dame's Rocket. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Dame's Rocket
Care of Devils Backbone and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.