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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

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About Devils Backbone and Japanese Sedge

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Sedge or Rush

Origin

Madagascar
Japan

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Number of Varieties

8450
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-135-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm20.30 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm30.50 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Tan

Flower Color Modifier

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Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Dark Green, Gold

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Gold

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Gold

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Gold

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Subulate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, stem tip cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Variety of soil types, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bugs, Mealybugs, Scale Insects

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Leaves

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
CAREX hachijoensis 'Evergold'

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Carex oshimensis Carex morrowii

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Japanese Sedge

In German

Devil's Backbone
japanische Segge

In French

Backbone du Diable
Japanese carex

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
juncia japonesa

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
japanische Segge

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Sedge japonês

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
japoński turzyca

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Sedge Italica

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Poales

Family

Crassulaceae
Cyperaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Carex

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
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Number of Species

20002000
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Japanese Sedge

Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Japanese Sedge? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Japanese Sedge. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Japanese Sedge 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 Sedge 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 Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Japanese Sedge

Season and care of Devils Backbone and Japanese Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Japanese Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.

Devils Backbone and Japanese Sedge Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Japanese Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Japanese Sedge height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Japanese Sedge are as follows:

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

  • Japanese Sedge flower color: Tan

  • Japanese Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Gold

Care of Devils Backbone and Japanese Sedge

Care of Devils Backbone and Japanese Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Sedge pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.