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Devils Backbone
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About Devils Backbone and Matilija Poppy

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Perennial

Origin

Madagascar
California

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Number of Varieties

81
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Chaparral, River side

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-137-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
9-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm120.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm120.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

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Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Lance shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

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
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Foliage Sheen

Matte
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Evergreen

Invasive

Sometimes
Sometimes

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Flower Stalk

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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
ROMNEYA coulteri

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Matilija Poppy

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Matilija Poppy

In German

Devil's Backbone
Matilija Poppy

In French

Backbone du Diable
Matilija Poppy

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Matilija amapola

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Matilija παπαρούνας

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Matilija Poppy

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Matilija Poppy

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Matilija Poppy

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Papaverales

Family

Crassulaceae
Papaveraceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Romneya

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Papaveroideae

Number of Species

20002
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Matilija Poppy

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Matilija Poppy

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

Devils Backbone and Matilija Poppy Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Matilija Poppy are as follows:

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

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

  • Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow

  • Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Matilija Poppy

Care of Devils Backbone and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.