Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southern Asia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Meconopsis betonicifolia
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Blue, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Analgesic, Mild sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
MECONOPSIS betonicifolia
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Himalayan Blue Poppy
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
हिमालय ब्लू पोस्ता
In German
Devil's Backbone
Himalaya Blue Poppy
In French
Backbone du Diable
Himalaya pavot bleu
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Amapola azul del Himalaya
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Himalayan μπλε παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Himalayan Blue Poppy
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Himalayan niebieski mak
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Blue Himalayan Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Ranunculales
Family
Crassulaceae
Papaveraceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Meconopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Himalayan Blue Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Himalayan Blue Poppy? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Himalayan Blue Poppy. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Himalayan Blue Poppy 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 Himalayan Blue Poppy 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 Himalayan Blue Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Himalayan Blue Poppy
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Himalayan Blue Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Himalayan Blue Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Himalayan Blue Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Himalayan Blue Poppy Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Himalayan Blue Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Himalayan Blue Poppy height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Himalayan Blue Poppy are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Himalayan Blue Poppy flower color: Blue and Rose
- Himalayan Blue Poppy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Himalayan Blue Poppy
Care of Devils Backbone and Himalayan Blue Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Himalayan Blue Poppy pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Himalayan Blue Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.