Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Madagascar
South Africa
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Tropical regions, Well Drained, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
7-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Budding, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Acne, Aging, Antidepressant, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bulbs
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
TULBAGHIA violacea
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Society Garlic
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
लहसुन
In German
Devil's Backbone
Knoblauch
In French
Backbone du Diable
Ail
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Ajo
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
alho
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
czosnek
In Latin
Narum diaboli
allium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Liliales
Family
Crassulaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Lilioideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Society Garlic
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Society Garlic? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Society Garlic. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Society Garlic 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 Society Garlic 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 Society Garlic and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Society Garlic
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Society Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Society Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Society Garlic season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Society Garlic is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Society Garlic is Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Society Garlic Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Society Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Society Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Society Garlic are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Society Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Society Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Society Garlic
Care of Devils Backbone and Society Garlic include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Society Garlic pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Prune ocassionally. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Society Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.