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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Softstem Bulrush
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About Devils Backbone and Softstem Bulrush

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Sedge or Rush

Origin

Madagascar
North America

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Grass

Number of Varieties

85
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-13-9999
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
-

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm270.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm150.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
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Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Olive

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Olive

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Long linear and narrow

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
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Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Rhizome division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Poorly 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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Softstem Bulrush

In German

Devil's Backbone
Softstem Bulrush

In French

Backbone du Diable
Softstem Bulrush

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Softstem Bulrush

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Softstem Bulrush

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Softstem Bulrush

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Softstem Bulrush

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Softstem Bulrush

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Poales

Family

Crassulaceae
Cyperaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Schoenoplectus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
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Number of Species

200035
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Softstem Bulrush

Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Softstem Bulrush? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Softstem Bulrush. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Softstem Bulrush

Season and care of Devils Backbone and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Devils Backbone and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

  • Softstem Bulrush flower color:

  • Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive

Care of Devils Backbone and Softstem Bulrush

Care of Devils Backbone and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.