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Devils Backbone
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Ranunculus
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About Devils Backbone and Ranunculus

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Madagascar
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Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Number of Varieties

860
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-13-9999
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-3

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm30.50 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm22.90 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Yellow, Red, Green

Flower Color Modifier

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Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
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Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Lobed and toothed

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

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
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Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

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

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 flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
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Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
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Foliage Sheen

Matte
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Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Butterflies

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain

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
Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
Ranunculus acris

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Ranunculus

In German

Devil's Backbone
Ranunkel

In French

Backbone du Diable
Ranunculus

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
ranúnculo

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Ranunculus

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Ranogkylos

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Ranogkylos

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Ranogkylos

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Ranunculales

Family

Crassulaceae
Ranunculaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Ranunculus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Ranunculeae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Ranunculoideae

Number of Species

2000600
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Ranunculus

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Ranunculus

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

Devils Backbone and Ranunculus Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Ranunculus are as follows:

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

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

  • Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green

  • Ranunculus leaf color:

Care of Devils Backbone and Ranunculus

Care of Devils Backbone and Ranunculus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.