Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Madagascar
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Gloriosoides Baker Lily, Speciosum Lily
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
2-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs more water during establishment, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season
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, Sand
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 in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize only when soil is poor, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Lily Beetle
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Acne, Burns, Heart problems
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
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Lilium speciosum
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Japanese Lily
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
जापानी लिली
In German
Devil's Backbone
Pracht-Lilie
In French
Backbone du Diable
Lily japonais
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
lirio japonés
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Ιαπωνικά κρίνος
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
lírio japonês
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
japoński lilia
In Latin
Narum diaboli
lilium Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Liliales
Family
Crassulaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Lilieae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Lilioideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Japanese Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Japanese Lily? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Japanese Lily. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Japanese Lily 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 Japanese Lily 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 Japanese Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Japanese Lily
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Japanese Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Japanese Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Japanese Lily Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Japanese Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Japanese Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Japanese Lily are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Japanese Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Japanese Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Japanese Lily
Care of Devils Backbone and Japanese Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall 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 Japanese Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.