Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Papyrus, Cyperus alternifolius
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
ditches, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Umbrella Like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 out old leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Root
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Cyperus alternifolius
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Galingale,Umbrella Palm
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
mbrella Palm
In German
Devil's Backbone
Cyperus alternifolius
In French
Backbone du Diable
Cyperus alternifolius
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Cyperus alternifolius
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Umbrella Palm
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Umbrella Palm
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Cibora zmienna
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Umbrella Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Cyperales
Family
Crassulaceae
Sciadopityaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Umbrella Palm
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Umbrella Palm? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Umbrella Palm. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Palm 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 Umbrella Palm 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 Umbrella Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Umbrella Palm
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Umbrella Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Umbrella Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Palm is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Umbrella Palm Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Umbrella Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Umbrella Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Umbrella Palm are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Umbrella Palm flower color: Yellow
- Umbrella Palm leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Umbrella Palm
Care of Devils Backbone and Umbrella Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Palm pruning is done Cut out old leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Umbrella Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.