Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Lindheimer's muhly
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
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
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Muhly Grass
In German
Devil's Backbone
hairawn muhly
In French
Backbone du Diable
muhly herbe
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
muhly Grass
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
muhly grama
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Cyperales
Family
Crassulaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Muhly Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Muhly Grass? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Muhly Grass. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Muhly Grass 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 Muhly Grass 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 Muhly Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Muhly Grass
Care of Devils Backbone and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant 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 Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.