Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
3-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
HOSTA 'Liberty'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Liberty Hosta
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Freiheit Hosta
In German
Devil's Backbone
Freiheit Hosta
In French
Backbone du Diable
liberté Hosta
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Libertad Hosta
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Liberty Hosta
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
liberdade Hosta
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Liberty Hosta
In Latin
Narum diaboli
libertatem Hosta
Order
Malpighiales
Asparagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Agavoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Liberty Hosta
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Liberty Hosta? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Liberty Hosta. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Liberty Hosta 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 Liberty Hosta 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 Liberty Hosta and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Liberty Hosta
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Liberty Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Liberty Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Liberty Hosta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Liberty Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Liberty Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Liberty Hosta Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Liberty Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Liberty Hosta height is 25.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Liberty Hosta are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Liberty Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Liberty Hosta leaf color:
Care of Devils Backbone and Liberty Hosta
Care of Devils Backbone and Liberty Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Liberty Hosta 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 Liberty Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.