Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Madagascar
America
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Lobelia
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Lobelia
In German
Devil's Backbone
Lobelie
In French
Backbone du Diable
Lobelia
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Lobelia
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Lobélia
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Lobelia
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Crassulaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Lobelia
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lobelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Devils Backbone and Lobelia Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Lobelia are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Lobelia
Care of Devils Backbone and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.