Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Madagascar
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Marigold
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
8-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Layering, Stem Cutting
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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Cancer, Diarrhea, Hepatitis, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Condiment, For making oil for cosmetics, Garland, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Medicinal oil, Used as an ointment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Dried Flower, Landscape, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Tagetes subulata
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Tagetes Sabulata
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Tagetes subulata
In German
Devil's Backbone
Tagetes Subulata
In French
Backbone du Diable
Tagetes Subulata
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Tagetes Subulata
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Tagetes Subulata
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Tagetes Subulata
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Tagetes Subulata
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Tagetes Subulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Crassulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Tageteae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Tagetes Subulata
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Tagetes Subulata is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Tagetes Subulata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tagetes Subulata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Tagetes Subulata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tagetes Subulata is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Tagetes Subulata Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Tagetes Subulata physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tagetes Subulata height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Tagetes Subulata are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Tagetes Subulata flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Orange Red
- Tagetes Subulata leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Tagetes Subulata
Care of Devils Backbone and Tagetes Subulata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tagetes Subulata 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 Tagetes Subulata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.