Devils Backbone

Marigold

About Devils Backbone and Marigold

Devils Backbone

Marigold

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Shrub

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

Madagascar

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds

Number of Varieties

850

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

Roadsides, wastelands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-139-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm40.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm50.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Orange, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Toothed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fall, Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Butterflies

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides

TAGETES 'Cottage Red'

Common Name

Devil's Backbone

Marigold

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone

गेंदा

In German

Devil's Backbone

Ringelblume

In French

Backbone du Diable

Souci

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo

Caléndula

In Greek

Devil's Backbone

κατιφές

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo

Malmequer

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła

Nogietek

In Latin

Narum diaboli

Caltha

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Asterales

Family

Crassulaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Tagetes

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

200050

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Marigold

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Marigold

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

Devils Backbone and Marigold Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Marigold are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Marigold

Care of Devils Backbone and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.