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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Milium Effusum
Milium Effusum



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About Devils Backbone and Milium Effusum

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Grass

Origin

Madagascar
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Number of Varieties

85
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Damp shady woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-135-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
9 - 5

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm45.70 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm45.70 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
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Flower Color Modifier

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Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
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Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Long Linear

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

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

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires a lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

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
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
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Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, 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
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Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Whole plant

Other Uses

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

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
MILIUM effusum

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Millet Grass, Wood Millet

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Milium effusum

In German

Devil's Backbone
Wald-Flattergras

In French

Backbone du Diable
millet étalé

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
effusum milium

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
milium effusum

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
milium effusum

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
prosownica rozpierzchła

In Latin

Narum diaboli
milium effusum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Cyperales

Family

Crassulaceae
Poaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Milium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
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Number of Species

20001
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Milium Effusum

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Milium Effusum

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

Devils Backbone and Milium Effusum Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Milium Effusum physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Milium Effusum height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Milium Effusum are as follows:

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

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

  • Milium Effusum flower color:

  • Milium Effusum leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Milium Effusum

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