Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Canary Islands
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Lotus berthelotii
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
8-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
-
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
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
LOTUS berthelotii
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Parrot's Beak
In German
Devil's Backbone
Papageienschnabel
In French
Backbone du Diable
Le Bec de perroquet
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Pico de loro
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Bico do Papagaio
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Dziób papugi
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Parrot rostri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Order
Malpighiales
Fabales
Family
Crassulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Faboideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Parrot's Beak
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Parrot's Beak? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Parrot's Beak. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Parrot's Beak 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 Parrot's Beak 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 Parrot's Beak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Parrot's Beak
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Parrot's Beak is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Parrot's Beak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Parrot's Beak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Parrot's Beak Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Parrot's Beak physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Parrot's Beak are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
- Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Devils Backbone and Parrot's Beak
Care of Devils Backbone and Parrot's Beak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.