Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
ALLIUM cepa 'Burgundy'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Garden Onion, Red Onion
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
लाल प्याज
In German
Devil's Backbone
Rote Zwiebel
In French
Backbone du Diable
Oignon rouge
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Cebolla roja
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Κόκκινο κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Cebola vermelha
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Czerwona cebula
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Red Cepa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Liliales
Family
Crassulaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Devils Backbone and Red Onion
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Red Onion? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Red Onion. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Red Onion 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 Red Onion 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 Red Onion and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Red Onion
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Red Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Red Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Onion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Red Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Onion is Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Red Onion Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Red Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Red Onion are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Red Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- Red Onion leaf color: Not Available
Care of Devils Backbone and Red Onion
Care of Devils Backbone and Red Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Onion 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 Red Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.