Devils Backbone

Tibetan cowslip

About Devils Backbone and Tibetan cowslip

Devils Backbone

Tibetan cowslip

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Perennial

Origin

Madagascar

Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Primula florindae

Number of Varieties

820

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-136-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm370.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Pink, Hot Pink, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Yellow green, Pink, Dark Red

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, Light Yellow, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Slugs, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Eczema

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Root

Other Uses

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

Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, 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

Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides

MALUS domestica 'Pink Pearl'

Common Name

Devil's Backbone

Apple, Eating Apple, Pink Pearl Apple

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone

Tibetan cowslip

In German

Devil's Backbone

Tibet-Primel

In French

Backbone du Diable

Kauslip tibétain

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo

Primula florindae

In Greek

Devil's Backbone

Primula florindae

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo

cowslip tibetana

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła

tybetański cowslip

In Latin

Narum diaboli

Primula florindae

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Myrtales

Family

Crassulaceae

Onagraceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Oenothera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Onagreae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Onagroideae

Number of Species

2000145

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Tibetan cowslip

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Tibetan cowslip

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

Devils Backbone and Tibetan cowslip Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Tibetan cowslip physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tibetan cowslip height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Tibetan cowslip are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Tibetan cowslip flower color: Pink, Hot Pink and Rose
Tibetan cowslip leaf color: Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Tibetan cowslip

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