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About Devils Backbone and Leucojum

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Madagascar
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Leucojum aestivum

Number of Varieties

85
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-13-9999
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
-

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm7.60 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm10.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
-

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Strap shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs less watering

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, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Bulb fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

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
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Ants, Bees, pollinators

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
Anti-ageing

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Alzheimer’s Disease

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
Leucojum aestivum

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Leucojum, summer snowflake

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Leucojum

In German

Devil's Backbone
Leucojum

In French

Backbone du Diable
Leucojum

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Leucojum

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Leucojum

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Leucojum

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Leucojum

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Leucojum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Liliales

Family

Crassulaceae
Liliaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Leucojum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Amaryllidoideae

Number of Species

20002
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Leucojum

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Leucojum

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

Devils Backbone and Leucojum Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Leucojum are as follows:

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

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

  • Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink

  • Leucojum leaf color: Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Leucojum

Care of Devils Backbone and Leucojum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leucojum 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 Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.