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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Mistassini Primrose
Mistassini Primrose



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About Devils Backbone and Mistassini Primrose

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Perennial

Origin

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

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Number of Varieties

830
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-135-8
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
8-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm610.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm460.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Oblong

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
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

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

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, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Slugs, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

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
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Insects

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Eczema

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Root

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
Primula mistassinica

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Mistassini primrose, Lake Mistassini primrose, bird's-eye primrose

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Mistassini Primrose

In German

Devil's Backbone
Mistassini Primrose

In French

Backbone du Diable
Primrose Mistassini

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Mistassini Primrose

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Mistassini Primrose

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Mistassini Primrose

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Mistassini Primrose

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Mistassini Primrose

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Myrtales

Family

Crassulaceae
Onagraceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Oenothera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Onagreae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Onagroideae

Number of Species

2000145
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Mistassini Primrose

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Mistassini Primrose

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

Devils Backbone and Mistassini Primrose Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Mistassini Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mistassini Primrose height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Mistassini Primrose are as follows:

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

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

  • Mistassini Primrose flower color: White and Ivory

  • Mistassini Primrose leaf color: Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Mistassini Primrose

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