Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Lactuca sativa
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
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Flower Color Modifier
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Spoon Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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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
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Leafminers, Molecrickets, Red blotch, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Caterpillar, Snails, Whiteflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Food Allergy, Hives, Swollen Lips
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Glowing Skin, Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Fiber, Insomnia, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Lactuca sativa
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Lettuce
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
सलाद
In German
Devil's Backbone
Salat
In French
Backbone du Diable
Salade
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Lechuga
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Alface
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Sałata
In Latin
Narum diaboli
lactuca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Crassulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Cichorieae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Lettuce
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Lettuce? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Lettuce. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Lettuce 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 Lettuce 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 Lettuce and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Lettuce
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lettuce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Lettuce is while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lettuce is .
Devils Backbone and Lettuce Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lettuce height is 510.00 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Lettuce are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Lettuce flower color:
- Lettuce leaf color:
Care of Devils Backbone and Lettuce
Care of Devils Backbone and Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lettuce 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 Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.