Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Hordeum jubatum
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
-
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Vertical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
wheat rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Pollen
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
Swollen eyelids
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
HORDEUM jubatum
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Foxtail Barley, Wild Barley
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Foxtail Barley
In German
Devil's Backbone
Mähnengerste
In French
Backbone du Diable
Foxtail Barley
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
La cebada de cola de zorra
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
αλωπέκουρου Κριθάρι
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Foxtail Barley
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
włośnica Jęczmień
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Hordeum foxtail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Cyperales
Family
Crassulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Hordeeae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Pooideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Foxtail Barley
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Foxtail Barley? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Foxtail Barley. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Foxtail Barley 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 Foxtail Barley 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 Foxtail Barley and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Foxtail Barley
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Foxtail Barley is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Foxtail Barley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Foxtail Barley season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Foxtail Barley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Foxtail Barley is .
Devils Backbone and Foxtail Barley Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Foxtail Barley physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Foxtail Barley height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Foxtail Barley are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Foxtail Barley flower color: Green
- Foxtail Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Foxtail Barley
Care of Devils Backbone and Foxtail Barley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Foxtail Barley pruning is done . In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.