Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
-
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Stevia
In German
Devil's Backbone
Stevia
In French
Backbone du Diable
Stevia
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Stevia
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Stevia
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Stevia
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Stewia
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Stevia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Crassulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
-
Properties of Devils Backbone and Stevia
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Stevia? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Stevia. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Stevia 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 Stevia 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 Stevia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Stevia
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Stevia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Stevia Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Stevia are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Stevia
Care of Devils Backbone and Stevia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.