Devils Backbone

Dwarf Rosemary

About Devils Backbone and Dwarf Rosemary

Devils Backbone

Dwarf Rosemary

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Herb

Origin

Madagascar

Southern Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Number of Varieties

8100

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-138-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12*6

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24

H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm30.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Light Blue, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

Drought Tolerant, Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full 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

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Bees, Flies

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

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

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

Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides

ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Blue Boy'

Common Name

Devil's Backbone

Blue Boy Rosemary, Dwarf Rosemary, Rosemary

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone

Hydrangea

In German

Devil's Backbone

Hortensie

In French

Backbone du Diable

Hortensia

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo

Hortensia

In Greek

Devil's Backbone

υδραγεία

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo

Hortênsia

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła

Hortensja

In Latin

Narum diaboli

Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Family

Crassulaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

20007

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Dwarf Rosemary

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Dwarf Rosemary

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

Devils Backbone and Dwarf Rosemary Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Dwarf Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dwarf Rosemary height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Dwarf Rosemary are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Dwarf Rosemary flower color: Light Blue and Lavender
Dwarf Rosemary leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Dwarf Rosemary

Care of Devils Backbone and Dwarf Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Rosemary 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 Dwarf Rosemary needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.