Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Whiteflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Root
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
meadow saffron
In German
Devil's Backbone
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Backbone du Diable
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Narum diaboli
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Liliales
Family
Crassulaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Meadow Saffron. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron 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 Meadow Saffron 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 Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Meadow Saffron
Care of Devils Backbone and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done . In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.