Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, 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, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Devil's Backbone
Narzissen
In French
Backbone du Diable
Narcissus
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Narcissus
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Narcissus
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Narcyz
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Liliales
Family
Crassulaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Lilioideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Jonquil
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Jonquil? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Jonquil. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Jonquil 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 Jonquil 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 Jonquil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Jonquil
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Jonquil Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Jonquil are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Jonquil
Care of Devils Backbone and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.