Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
3-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Fruit Color
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Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark 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
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs Very high moisture
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
bees
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
allergic reaction, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
SAURURUS cernuus
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Lizard's Tail
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Saururus cernuus
In German
Devil's Backbone
Saururus cernuus
In French
Backbone du Diable
Saururus cernuus
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
cernuus Saururus
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Saururus cernuus
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Saururus cernuus
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Saururus cernuus
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Saururi cernuus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Piperales
Family
Crassulaceae
Saururaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Saururus cernuus
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Saururus cernuus? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Saururus cernuus. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Saururus cernuus
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Saururus cernuus is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Saururus cernuus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Saururus cernuus is Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Saururus cernuus Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Saururus cernuus physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Saururus cernuus are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
- Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Saururus cernuus
Care of Devils Backbone and Saururus cernuus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.