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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Pot Marigold
Pot Marigold



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About Devils Backbone and Pot Marigold

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Flowering Plants

Origin

Madagascar
Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades

Number of Varieties

830
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-133-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
6 - 1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, 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, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm80.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm91.44 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Green, Tan

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Oblong-lanceolate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
-

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade

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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Double, Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Groundcover, Showy Tree

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
CALENDULA officinalis

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Pot Marigold

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Pot Marigold

In German

Devil's Backbone
Ringelblume

In French

Backbone du Diable
pot Marigold

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Caléndula

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
καλέντουλα

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
pot Marigold

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Pot Marigold

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Zinnia Pot

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Asterales

Family

Crassulaceae
Asteraceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Calendula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
‎Calenduleae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Asteroideae

Number of Species

200020
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Pot Marigold

Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Pot Marigold? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Pot Marigold. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Pot Marigold 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 Pot Marigold 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 Pot Marigold and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Pot Marigold

Season and care of Devils Backbone and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pot Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.

Devils Backbone and Pot Marigold Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Pot Marigold are as follows:

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

  • Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory

  • Pot Marigold leaf color: Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Pot Marigold

Care of Devils Backbone and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pot Marigold 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.