Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Madagascar
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
buttercup
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
meadows, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
-
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
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Insects
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antirheumatic, Astringent, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cleanser
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Ranunculus ficaria
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Figwort, Lesser Celandine
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Lesser Celandine
In German
Devil's Backbone
Scharbockskraut
In French
Backbone du Diable
Ficaire
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
celidonia menor
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Lesser Celandine
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Lesser Celandine
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Ziarnopłon wiosenny
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Pavasara mazpurenīte
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Ranunculales
Family
Crassulaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Lesser Celandine
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Lesser Celandine? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Lesser Celandine. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Lesser Celandine 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 Lesser Celandine 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 Lesser Celandine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Lesser Celandine
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Lesser Celandine is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Lesser Celandine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lesser Celandine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Lesser Celandine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lesser Celandine is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Lesser Celandine Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Lesser Celandine physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lesser Celandine height is 5.10 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Lesser Celandine are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Lesser Celandine flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Lesser Celandine leaf color:
Care of Devils Backbone and Lesser Celandine
Care of Devils Backbone and Lesser Celandine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lesser Celandine 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 Lesser Celandine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.