Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Anthurium andraeanum
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
gardens, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
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Flower Color Modifier
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, 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
Acidic, 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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
ANTHURIUM scherzerianum
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Flamingo Flower
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
राजहंस फूल
In German
Devil's Backbone
Flamingoblume
In French
Backbone du Diable
flamant rose fleur
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
flamenco flor
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Flamingo λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
flamingo flor
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
flamingo kwiat
In Latin
Narum diaboli
flos Flamingo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Alismatales
Family
Crassulaceae
Araceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Anthurium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Flamingo Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Flamingo Flower? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Flamingo Flower. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Flamingo Flower 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 Flamingo Flower 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 Flamingo Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Flamingo Flower
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Flamingo Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Flamingo Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flamingo Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Flamingo Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Flamingo Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Flamingo Flower Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Flamingo Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Flamingo Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Flamingo Flower are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Flamingo Flower flower color:
- Flamingo Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Flamingo Flower
Care of Devils Backbone and Flamingo Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flamingo Flower pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flamingo Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.