Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Madagascar
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
8-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Foundation, Landscape
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CLEOME hassleriana
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Pink Queen
In German
Devil's Backbone
rosa Königin
In French
Backbone du Diable
Reine rose
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Reina de color rosa
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
ροζ Βασίλισσα
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Rainha -de-rosa
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Różowa Królowa
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Regina Pink
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Brassicales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cleomaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Cleomeae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Pink Queen
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Pink Queen? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Pink Queen. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Pink Queen 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 Pink Queen 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 Pink Queen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Pink Queen
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Pink Queen is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Pink Queen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Queen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Pink Queen is Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Pink Queen Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Pink Queen physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Pink Queen are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Pink Queen flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Queen leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Pink Queen
Care of Devils Backbone and Pink Queen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Queen 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 Queen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.