Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Hot Pink
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established
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
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
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
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
PENSTEMON parryi
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Parry's Beardtongue
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
penstemon parryi
In German
Devil's Backbone
penstemon parryi
In French
Backbone du Diable
penstemon parryi
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
parryi penstemon
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
penstemon parryi
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
parryi penstemon
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
penstemon parryi
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Persicaria californicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Penstemon Parryi
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Penstemon Parryi? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Penstemon Parryi. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Penstemon Parryi 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 Penstemon Parryi 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 Penstemon Parryi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Penstemon Parryi
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Penstemon Parryi is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Penstemon Parryi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Penstemon Parryi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Penstemon Parryi is Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Penstemon Parryi Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Penstemon Parryi physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Penstemon Parryi are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
- Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Penstemon Parryi
Care of Devils Backbone and Penstemon Parryi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Penstemon Parryi 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 Penstemon Parryi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.