Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, meadows, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
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
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water once every two or three weeks
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antiasthamatic, Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Used as umbrellas by Japanese children, Used as walking sticks, Used like rhubarb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
PETASITES japonicus
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Giant Butterbur
In German
Devil's Backbone
Riesen Pestwurz
In French
Backbone du Diable
géant Butterbur
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
gigante petasita
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Giant Butterbur
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Carrapicho gigante
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Giant Lepiężnik
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Giant Butterbur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Crassulaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Petasites
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Giant Butterbur
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Giant Butterbur? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Giant Butterbur. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Giant Butterbur 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 Giant Butterbur 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 Giant Butterbur and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Giant Butterbur
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Giant Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Giant Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Butterbur season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Giant Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Giant Butterbur Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Giant Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Giant Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Giant Butterbur are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Giant Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Giant Butterbur leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Giant Butterbur
Care of Devils Backbone and Giant Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Butterbur pruning is done Remove the old foliage. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.