Devils Backbone

Dragon Lady Holly

About Devils Backbone and Dragon Lady Holly

Devils Backbone

Dragon Lady Holly

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Madagascar

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Evergreen Shrub, Holly

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-136-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Oval Spiny Leaves

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

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

Narum diaboli

dragon lady holly

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Celastrales

Family

Crassulaceae

Aquifoliaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Ilex

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

20002

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Dragon Lady Holly

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Dragon Lady Holly

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

Devils Backbone and Dragon Lady Holly Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Dragon Lady Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dragon Lady Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Dragon Lady Holly are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Dragon Lady Holly flower color: White
Dragon Lady Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Dragon Lady Holly

Care of Devils Backbone and Dragon Lady Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dragon Lady Holly 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 Dragon Lady Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.