Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Madagascar
Southern Asia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
-
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Spinach
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
पालक
In German
Devil's Backbone
Spinat
In French
Backbone du Diable
Épinards
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Espinacas
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Espinafre
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Szpinak
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Anserineae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Chenopodioideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Spinach? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Spinach. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Spinach 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 Spinach 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 Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Spinach
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Spinach Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Spinach are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Spinach
Care of Devils Backbone and Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.