Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8 - 1
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
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
Clay, Loam
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
No Medicinal Use
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Italian Ryegrass
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
इतालवी ryegrass
In German
Devil's Backbone
italienisches Raigras
In French
Backbone du Diable
Ray-grass italien
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
raigrás italiano
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Ιταλικά ήρα
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
azevém
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
życica wielokwiatowa
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Italian ryegrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Poales
Family
Crassulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Pooideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Italian Ryegrass
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Italian Ryegrass? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Italian Ryegrass. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Italian Ryegrass 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 Italian Ryegrass 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 Italian Ryegrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Italian Ryegrass
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Italian Ryegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Italian Ryegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Italian Ryegrass Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Italian Ryegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Italian Ryegrass are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Italian Ryegrass
Care of Devils Backbone and Italian Ryegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.