Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Erysimum franciscanum
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
7-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Pale White, Pale Yellow, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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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 Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Erysimum franciscanum
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Franciscan wallflower, San Francisco wallflower
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Franciscan wallflower
In German
Devil's Backbone
Franziskaner Mauerblümchen
In French
Backbone du Diable
wallflower franciscaine
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
alhelí franciscana
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Φραγκισκανών wallflower
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
wallflower Franciscan
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
wallflower Franciszkanów
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Francisci Wallflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Brassicales
Family
Crassulaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Franciscan Wallflower
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Franciscan Wallflower? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Franciscan Wallflower. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Franciscan Wallflower 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 Franciscan Wallflower 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 Franciscan Wallflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Franciscan Wallflower
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Franciscan Wallflower is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Franciscan Wallflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Franciscan Wallflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Franciscan Wallflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Franciscan Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Franciscan Wallflower Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Franciscan Wallflower physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Franciscan Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Franciscan Wallflower are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Franciscan Wallflower flower color: Pale White, Pale Yellow, Yellow and Yellow green
- Franciscan Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Franciscan Wallflower
Care of Devils Backbone and Franciscan Wallflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Franciscan Wallflower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Franciscan Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.