Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Gold, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Overdam घास
In German
Devil's Backbone
Overdam Grass
In French
Backbone du Diable
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Overdam Relva
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Overdam Trawa
Order
Malpighiales
Poales
Family
Crassulaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Overdam Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Overdam Grass flower color:
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Overdam Grass
Care of Devils Backbone and Overdam Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Overdam Grass pruning is done 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 Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.