Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Argentine canola
annua – annual rape and summer rape
swede rape
pabularia – Hanover-salad
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-9
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Black, Green, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Water frequently while growing, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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, Sand
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blackleg, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Grasshoppers, Lygus bugs, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails, Verticillium Wilt, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flea beetles, Moths, Snails
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Asthma, Mild Allergen, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Diuretic, Emollient
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
BRASSICA napus var. napobrassica
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Rutabaga, Swede , Swedish Turnip
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
शलजम
In German
Devil's Backbone
Steckrübe
In French
Backbone du Diable
rutabaga
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
nabo sueco
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
μέγα γογγύλιον
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Rotavaga
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Rotavaga
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Rotavaga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Brassicales
Family
Crassulaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Rutabaga
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Rutabaga is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Rutabaga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rutabaga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Rutabaga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Rutabaga is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Rutabaga Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Rutabaga physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Rutabaga height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Rutabaga are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Rutabaga flower color: Yellow and Light Yellow
- Rutabaga leaf color: Black, Green and Green, Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Rutabaga
Care of Devils Backbone and Rutabaga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rutabaga 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 Rutabaga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.