Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Madagascar
South America, Micronesia, New Zealand
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Cortaderia selloana
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
coastal environs, Grassland, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
7-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, 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
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
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
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
Loam
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Itchiness
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
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CORTADERIA jubata
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Purple Pampas Grass
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Purple pampas grass
In German
Devil's Backbone
Lila Pampasgras
In French
Backbone du Diable
Pourpre herbe de pampa
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
hierba púrpura pampas
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Μωβ γρασίδι παμπάς
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
grama roxa pampas
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Purpurowy trawa pampasów
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Purpura Pampas herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Poales
Family
Crassulaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Cortaderia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Purple Pampas Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Purple Pampas Grass? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Purple Pampas Grass. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Purple Pampas Grass 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 Purple Pampas Grass 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 Purple Pampas Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Purple Pampas Grass
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Purple Pampas Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Purple Pampas Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purple Pampas Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Purple Pampas Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Pampas Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Purple Pampas Grass Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Purple Pampas Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Purple Pampas Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Purple Pampas Grass are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Purple Pampas Grass flower color: Purple
- Purple Pampas Grass leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Purple Pampas Grass
Care of Devils Backbone and Purple Pampas Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Purple Pampas 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 Purple Pampas Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.