Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Madagascar
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
-
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Crimson
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
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Devil's Backbone
Kracher penstemon
In French
Backbone du Diable
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Firecracker Persicaria
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
-
Properties of Devils Backbone and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Firecracker Penstemon. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon 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 Firecracker Penstemon 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 Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Devils Backbone and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.