Life Span
Perennial
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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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-8
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
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
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
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
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.