Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Madagascar
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
3-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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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
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
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
LYCHNIS coronaria
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Rose Campion
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
गुलाब कैंपियन
In German
Devil's Backbone
Rose Campion
In French
Backbone du Diable
Rose Campion
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Rose Campion
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Rose Campion
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Rose Campion
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Rose Campion
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Campianus & Rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Sileneae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Caryophylloideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Rose Campion
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Rose Campion? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Rose Campion. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Rose Campion 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 Rose Campion 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 Rose Campion and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Rose Campion
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Rose Campion is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Rose Campion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rose Campion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Rose Campion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Rose Campion is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Rose Campion Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Rose Campion physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Rose Campion height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Rose Campion are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Rose Campion flower color: White, Red, Purple, Pink and Magenta
- Rose Campion leaf color: Silver and Gray
Care of Devils Backbone and Rose Campion
Care of Devils Backbone and Rose Campion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rose Campion 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 Rose Campion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.