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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Verbena
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About Devils Backbone and Verbena

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Shrub
Flowering Plants

Origin

Madagascar
America, Europe

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana

Number of Varieties

850
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-133-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
-

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
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Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm6.56 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm10.50 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Oblovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
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Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular 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

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
-

Foliage Sheen

Matte
-

Evergreen

Invasive

Sometimes
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Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Butterflies

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
Purpletop Vervain

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Verbena

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
verbena

In German

Devil's Backbone
Eisenkraut

In French

Backbone du Diable
verveine

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Verbena

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
λουίζα

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
verbena

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
werbena

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Grindelia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Lamiales

Family

Crassulaceae
Verbenaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Verbena

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
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Number of Species

2000250
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Verbena

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Verbena

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

Devils Backbone and Verbena Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Verbena are as follows:

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

  • Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White

  • Verbena leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Verbena

Care of Devils Backbone and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.