Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Argentina, Chile
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Roadsides, Scrubs
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
8-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
ALOYSIA triphylla
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Lemon Verbena
In German
Devil's Backbone
Lemon Verbena
In French
Backbone du Diable
Aloysia
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Aloysia triphylla
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Lemon Verbena
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Aloysia triphylla
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Lemon Verbena
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Lemon Verbena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Lemon Verbena
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Lemon Verbena? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Lemon Verbena. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Lemon Verbena 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 Lemon Verbena 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 Lemon Verbena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Lemon Verbena
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Lemon Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Lemon Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Lemon Verbena Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Lemon Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lemon Verbena height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Lemon Verbena are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
- Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Lemon Verbena
Care of Devils Backbone and Lemon Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.