Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Fruit, Vegetable
Origin
Madagascar
Mediterranean, Middle East
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Fields, Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
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, Light Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Cercospora leaf spot, Charcoal rot, fungus, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Leafminer
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Avoid during Pregnancy, Chest Pain, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Acne, Anti-ageing, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Trigonella foenum-graecum
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Fenugreek
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
मेंथी
In German
Devil's Backbone
Bockshornklee
In French
Backbone du Diable
Fenugrec
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Fenogreco
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Τριγωνέλλα
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
fenacho
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Kozieradka
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Graecum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fabales
Family
Crassulaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Trigonella
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Trifolieae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Faboideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Fenugreek
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Fenugreek? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Fenugreek. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Fenugreek 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 Fenugreek 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 Fenugreek and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Fenugreek
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Fenugreek is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Fenugreek Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fenugreek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Fenugreek is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Fenugreek is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Fenugreek Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Fenugreek physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Fenugreek height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Fenugreek are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Fenugreek flower color: White
- Fenugreek leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Fenugreek
Care of Devils Backbone and Fenugreek include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fenugreek 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 Fenugreek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.