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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

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About Devils Backbone and Freesia

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Herbaceous Perennial

Origin

Madagascar
Africa, Kenya, South Africa

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Freesia

Number of Varieties

815
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-139-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
-

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
-

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm50.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm40.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
-

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, Light Yellow, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Linear

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Medium
High

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Butterflies

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Bulbs, Flowers

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
Freesia refracta

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Freesia

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Freesia

In German

Devil's Backbone
Freesie

In French

Backbone du Diable
Freesia

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
fresia

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
freesia

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
freesia

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
frezja

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Freesia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Asparagales

Family

Crassulaceae
Iridaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Freesia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Ixioideae

Number of Species

200016
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Freesia

Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Freesia? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Freesia. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Freesia 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 Freesia 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 Freesia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Freesia

Season and care of Devils Backbone and Freesia is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Freesia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Freesia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Freesia is Slightly Acidic.

Devils Backbone and Freesia Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Freesia physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Freesia are as follows:

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

  • Freesia flower color: Yellow

  • Freesia leaf color: Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Freesia

Care of Devils Backbone and Freesia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Freesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.