Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
shrublands, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
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
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Mexican Tea
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Dysphania ambrosioides
In German
Devil's Backbone
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
In French
Backbone du Diable
Épazote
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Μεξικού τσάι
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Komosa piżmowa
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Dysphania ambrosioides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Dysphania
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Dysphanieae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Chenopodioideae
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Mexican Tea
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Mexican Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Mexican Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Tea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Mexican Tea Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Mexican Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Mexican Tea are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
- Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Mexican Tea
Care of Devils Backbone and Mexican Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.