Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Sunny Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Coral, Crimson, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green, Dark 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 linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Deer resistant, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bulbs
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
bulb used as starch
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
LYCORIS
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Naked Ladies, Spiderlily, Surprise Lily
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
surprise lily
In German
Devil's Backbone
Überraschung Lilie
In French
Backbone du Diable
Lycoris squamigera
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Lycoris squamigera
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
surprise lily
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
surpresa lírio
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
niespodzianka lilia
In Latin
Narum diaboli
surprise lily
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asparagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Surprise Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Surprise Lily? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Surprise Lily. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Surprise Lily 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 Surprise Lily 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 Surprise Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Surprise Lily
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Surprise Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Surprise Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Surprise Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Surprise Lily is while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Surprise Lily is .
Devils Backbone and Surprise Lily Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Surprise Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Surprise Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Surprise Lily are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Surprise Lily flower color: White, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Coral, Crimson, Lavender and Ivory
- Surprise Lily leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Surprise Lily
Care of Devils Backbone and Surprise Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Surprise Lily pruning is done Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally, 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 Surprise Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.