Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Lemna minor
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
1-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
-
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
duckweed
In German
Devil's Backbone
Entengrütze
In French
Backbone du Diable
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
duckweed
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Rzęsa
In Latin
Narum diaboli
duckweed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Arales
Family
Crassulaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Lemneae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Lemnoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Duckweed. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Duckweed 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 Duckweed 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 Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Duckweed
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Duckweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Duckweed is .
Devils Backbone and Duckweed Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Duckweed are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Duckweed flower color:
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Duckweed
Care of Devils Backbone and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duckweed pruning is done . In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.