Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Beau Narcisse, Belle de Crécy, Cardinal de Richelieu, Charles de Milles, Complicata
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
8-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Pink, Light Blue, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bugs
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Rosa gallica
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Gallic rose, French rose, rose of Provins
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
फ्रेंच गुलाब
In German
Devil's Backbone
Essig-Rose
In French
Backbone du Diable
Rosa gallica
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Rosa gallica
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Rosa gallica
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Rosa-rubra
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Róża francuska
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Gallica rosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Crassulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and French Rose
Season and care of Devils Backbone and French Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and French Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and French Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for French Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for French Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and French Rose Physical Information
Devils Backbone and French Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas French Rose height is 110.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and French Rose are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
French Rose flower color: Light Pink
- French Rose leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and French Rose
Care of Devils Backbone and French Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and French Rose 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 French Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.