Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
World/Pandemic
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
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
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Devil's Backbone
indische Malve
In French
Backbone du Diable
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
malva india
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Narum diaboli
vitifolium
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Malvales
Family
Crassulaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Malveae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Indian Mallow
Care of Devils Backbone and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.