Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
World/Pandemic
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Papyrus
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
7-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
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
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
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
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Poales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
-
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.
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.