Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edible, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
GERANIUM 'Rozanne' PP12175
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Rozanne Geranium
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Hydrangea
In German
Devil's Backbone
Hortensie
In French
Backbone du Diable
Hortensia
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Hortensia
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Hortênsia
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Hortensja
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Hibiscus
Family
Crassulaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Rozanne Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Rozanne Geranium? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Rozanne Geranium. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Rozanne Geranium 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 Rozanne Geranium 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 Rozanne Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Rozanne Geranium
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Rozanne Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Rozanne Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rozanne Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Rozanne Geranium is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Rozanne Geranium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Rozanne Geranium Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Rozanne Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Rozanne Geranium height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Rozanne Geranium are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Rozanne Geranium flower color: White, Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Rozanne Geranium leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Rozanne Geranium
Care of Devils Backbone and Rozanne Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rozanne Geranium 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 Rozanne Geranium needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.