Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
hedge rows, Scrubs, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Creamy Yellow, White, Yellow
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
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Astringent, Depurative, Diuretic, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Perfumes, 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
Edging, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Lonicera periclymenum
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
honeysuckle
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
honeysuckle
In German
Devil's Backbone
Geißblatt
In French
Backbone du Diable
Chèvrefeuille
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Madreselva
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Αιγόκλημα
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Madressilva
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Wiciokrzew
In Latin
Narum diaboli
CISSANTHEMOS
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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Properties of Devils Backbone and Honeysuckle
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Honeysuckle? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Honeysuckle. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Honeysuckle 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 Honeysuckle 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 Honeysuckle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Honeysuckle
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Honeysuckle is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Honeysuckle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Honeysuckle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Honeysuckle is Well drained while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Honeysuckle is Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Honeysuckle Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Honeysuckle physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Honeysuckle height is 700.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Honeysuckle are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Honeysuckle flower color: Creamy Yellow, White and Yellow
- Honeysuckle leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Honeysuckle
Care of Devils Backbone and Honeysuckle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Honeysuckle pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.