Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Australia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
7-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
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Flower Color Modifier
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep immersed in water
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Frogs
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
MARSILEA mutica
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Pepperwort
In German
Devil's Backbone
Pepperwort
In French
Backbone du Diable
Pepperwort
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Pepperwort
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Pepperwort
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Pepperwort
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Pepperwort
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Pepperwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Charophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Lapidieae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Pepperwort
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Pepperwort? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Pepperwort. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Pepperwort
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Pepperwort is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Pepperwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Pepperwort Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Pepperwort physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Pepperwort are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Pepperwort flower color:
- Pepperwort leaf color: Light Green and Dark Red
Care of Devils Backbone and Pepperwort
Care of Devils Backbone and Pepperwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.