Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
3-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Gold, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Bulbs
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bulbs
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CAREX muskingumensis 'Ice Fountains'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Palm Sedge
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Palm Sedge
In German
Devil's Backbone
Palm Sedge
In French
Backbone du Diable
Palm Sedge
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Palm Sedge
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Palm Sedge
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Palm Sedge
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Palm Sedge
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Palm Sedge
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Order
Malpighiales
Cyperales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Palm Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Palm Sedge? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Palm Sedge. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Palm Sedge 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 Palm Sedge 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 Palm Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Palm Sedge
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Palm Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Palm Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Palm Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Palm Sedge is Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Palm Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Palm Sedge Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Palm Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Palm Sedge height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Palm Sedge are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Palm Sedge flower color: Gold and Brown
- Palm Sedge leaf color: White and Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Palm Sedge
Care of Devils Backbone and Palm Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Palm Sedge 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 Palm Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.