Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
variegated butterbur
In German
Devil's Backbone
bunte Pestwurz
In French
Backbone du Diable
pétasite panachée
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
butterbur abigarrado
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
butterbur variegada
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
barwny Lepiężnik
In Latin
Narum diaboli
varius butterbur
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Crassulaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Petasites
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Variegated Butterbur
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Variegated Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Variegated Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Variegated Butterbur Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Variegated Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Variegated Butterbur are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Devils Backbone and Variegated Butterbur
Care of Devils Backbone and Variegated Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.