Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Abelia x grandiflora
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Red, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires more often in extreme heat, 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
Clay, 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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Mixed Border, 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
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Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
ABELIA x grandiflora
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Glossy Abelia
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Glossy Abelia
In German
Devil's Backbone
Glossy Abelia
In French
Backbone du Diable
Abelia Glossy
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Abelia brillante
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
γυαλιστερό Abelia
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Abelia brilhante
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Błyszczący Abelia
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Abutilon glossy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Dipsacales
Family
Crassulaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Glossy Abelia
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Glossy Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Glossy Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Glossy Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Glossy Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Glossy Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Glossy Abelia Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Glossy Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Glossy Abelia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Glossy Abelia are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Glossy Abelia flower color: White and Light Pink
- Glossy Abelia leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Devils Backbone and Glossy Abelia
Care of Devils Backbone and Glossy Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Glossy Abelia pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Glossy Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.