Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Hakonechloa macra, Hakone grass
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
meadows, Riverbanks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
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
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Orange, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Consistently
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Prune grass to maintain level, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Beetles, Caterpillar
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Acne, Aging, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
HAKONECHLOA macra 'Aureola'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Golden Japanese Forest Grass, Hakone Grass
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
जापानी वन घास
In German
Devil's Backbone
Japanische gras
In French
Backbone du Diable
Forêt herbe japonaise
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
forestales hierba japonesa
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Ιαπωνικά γρασίδι δάσος
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
floresta grama japonês
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Japoński las lato
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Forest gramina Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Malpighiales
Poales
Family
Crassulaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Hachanechloa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Arundinariinae
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Japanese Forest Grass
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Japanese Forest Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Japanese Forest Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Forest Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Forest Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Forest Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Japanese Forest Grass Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Japanese Forest Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Japanese Forest Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Japanese Forest Grass are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Japanese Forest Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Japanese Forest Grass leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Japanese Forest Grass
Care of Devils Backbone and Japanese Forest Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Forest Grass pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Forest Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Adequately.