Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Madagascar
Eastern Asia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Darjeeling Red , Donald Lowndes , Superba
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
High elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Layering, Root Division, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Never Over-water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Diarrhea, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, bank hedging, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
bowel syndrome, Gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Root, Root bark
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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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
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
PERSICARIA microcephala 'Dragon's Eye'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Dragon's Eye Fleeceflower, Fleeceflower
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
fleeceflower
In German
Devil's Backbone
fleeceflower
In French
Backbone du Diable
fleeceflower
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Polygonum affine
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
fleeceflower
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
fleeceflower
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
fleeceflower
In Latin
Narum diaboli
fleeceflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Periscaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Fleeceflower
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Fleeceflower? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Fleeceflower. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Fleeceflower 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 Fleeceflower 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 Fleeceflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Fleeceflower
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Fleeceflower is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Fleeceflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fleeceflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Fleeceflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Fleeceflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Fleeceflower Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Fleeceflower physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Fleeceflower height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Fleeceflower are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Fleeceflower flower color: White
- Fleeceflower leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Devils Backbone and Fleeceflower
Care of Devils Backbone and Fleeceflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fleeceflower 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 Fleeceflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.