Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
California
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
7-10
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
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Papaverales
Family
Crassulaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Papaveroideae
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.