Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Madagascar
Northern Africa, Morocco
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Iceland Poppy
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Orange
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
-
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
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
PAPAVER atlanticum
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Atlas Poppy, Moroccan Poppy
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
मोरक्को के पोस्ता
In German
Devil's Backbone
marokkanische Poppy
In French
Backbone du Diable
Poppy marocaine
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
marroquí amapola
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
μαροκινή παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Moroccan Poppy
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
marokański Poppy
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Moroccan Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Ranunculales
Family
Crassulaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Paperveroideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Papaver atlanticum
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Papaver atlanticum? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Papaver atlanticum. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Papaver atlanticum 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 Papaver atlanticum 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 Papaver atlanticum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Papaver atlanticum
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Papaver atlanticum is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Papaver atlanticum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Papaver atlanticum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Papaver atlanticum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Papaver atlanticum is Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Papaver atlanticum Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Papaver atlanticum physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Papaver atlanticum height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Papaver atlanticum are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Papaver atlanticum flower color: Orange
- Papaver atlanticum leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Papaver atlanticum
Care of Devils Backbone and Papaver atlanticum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Papaver atlanticum 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 Papaver atlanticum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.