Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 -5
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Brown, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Flowering Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Found
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Rodents
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Not Available
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 Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Northern Sea Oats
In German
Devil's Backbone
Northern Seehafer
In French
Backbone du Diable
Northern Sea Oats
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Avena del mar del Norte
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Northern Sea Oats
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Północna część Morza Owies
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Avene mari septentrionali
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Cyperales
Family
Crassulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Chasmanthieae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Northern Sea Oats
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Northern Sea Oats is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Northern Sea Oats Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Northern Sea Oats season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Northern Sea Oats Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Northern Sea Oats physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Northern Sea Oats are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
- Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Northern Sea Oats
Care of Devils Backbone and Northern Sea Oats include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Northern Sea Oats needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.