Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
North America, Northern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Open areas, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
2-6
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Light Pink
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
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Headache, Mildly painful menstruation, tonic in pregnancy
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
LINNAEA borealis
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Twinflower
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Twinflower
In German
Devil's Backbone
Twinflower
In French
Backbone du Diable
Twinflower
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Twinflower
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Twinflower
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Twinflower
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
zimoziół
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Twinflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Dipsacales
Family
Crassulaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Linnaeeae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Linnaeoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Twinflower
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Twinflower? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Twinflower. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Twinflower 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 Twinflower 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 Twinflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Twinflower
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Twinflower is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Twinflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Twinflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Twinflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Twinflower is Acidic.
Devils Backbone and Twinflower Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Twinflower physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Twinflower height is 510.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Twinflower are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Twinflower flower color: Light Pink
- Twinflower leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Twinflower
Care of Devils Backbone and Twinflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Twinflower 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 Twinflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.