Devils Backbone

Sun Star

About Devils Backbone and Sun Star

Devils Backbone

Sun Star

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Madagascar

Southern Africa, South Africa

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Ornithogalum Umbellatum Ornithogalum thyrsoides Ornithogalum dubium Ornithogalum arabicum Ornithogalum nutans

Number of Varieties

860

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

Grassland

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-137-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-7

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm20.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm15.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Orange, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Green, Blue Green, Yellow 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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Sun Star

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Sun Star

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

Devils Backbone and Sun Star Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Sun Star physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Sun Star are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Sun Star flower color: Orange and Gold
Sun Star leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green

Care of Devils Backbone and Sun Star

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