Devils Backbone

Dwarf Papyrus

About Devils Backbone and Dwarf Papyrus

Devils Backbone

Dwarf Papyrus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Sedge or Rush

Origin

Madagascar

World/Pandemic

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Papyrus

Number of Varieties

815

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

Grassland, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-137-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24

H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm20.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Green, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

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

can go long without fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Itchiness, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

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

Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant

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

Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Cyperus papyrus

Common Name

Devil's Backbone

Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone

dwarf papyrus

In German

Devil's Backbone

Zwerg Papyrus

In French

Backbone du Diable

papyrus nain

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo

papiro enano

In Greek

Devil's Backbone

νάνος πάπυρο

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo

papiro anão

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła

krasnolud papirus

In Latin

Narum diaboli

P. papyrus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Poales

Family

Crassulaceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Cyperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

2000700

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Dwarf Papyrus

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Dwarf Papyrus

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

Devils Backbone and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Dwarf Papyrus

Care of Devils Backbone and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.