Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Madagascar
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Evergreen
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Medium
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-
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
Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris 'Regal Mist'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Pink Muhly Grass, Texas Muhly Grass
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
pink muhly grass
In German
Devil's Backbone
pink muhly grass
In French
Backbone du Diable
pink muhly grass
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
pink muhly grass
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
pink muhly grass
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
pink muhly grass
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
pink muhly grass
In Latin
Narum diaboli
pink muhly grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Poales
Family
Crassulaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Pink Muhly Grass
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Pink Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Pink Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Pink Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Pink Muhly Grass Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Pink Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pink Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Pink Muhly Grass are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Pink Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Pink Muhly Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Pink Muhly Grass
Care of Devils Backbone and Pink Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Muhly Grass 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 Pink Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.