Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Madagascar
Southern Europe, United Kingdom, Northern Africa
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Grassland, Humid climates, Riverbanks, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
8-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
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
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Insects
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Digestion problems, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, 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, Edging, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
ISOLEPIS cernua
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Low Bulrush
Slender Clubrush
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
फाइबर ऑप्टिक घास
In German
Devil's Backbone
Lichtwellenleiter-Gras
In French
Backbone du Diable
Fibre optique Herbe
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Hierba de fibra óptica
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Οπτικών Ινών Grass
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Fibra Óptica Relva
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Światłowody Trawa
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Fiber opticus Grass
Order
Malpighiales
Poales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Pooideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Fiber Optic Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Fiber Optic Grass? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Fiber Optic Grass. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Fiber Optic Grass 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 Fiber Optic Grass 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 Fiber Optic Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Fiber Optic Grass
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Fiber Optic Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Fiber Optic Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fiber Optic Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Fiber Optic Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Fiber Optic Grass is Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Fiber Optic Grass Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Fiber Optic Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Fiber Optic Grass height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Fiber Optic Grass are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Fiber Optic Grass flower color: White
- Fiber Optic Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Fiber Optic Grass
Care of Devils Backbone and Fiber Optic Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fiber Optic Grass 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 Fiber Optic Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.