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About Devils Backbone and White Onion

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Vegetable

Origin

Madagascar
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
White Spanish Gladalan White

Number of Varieties

815
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Cropland, Farms, gardens

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-13-9999
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
-

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm60.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm10.20 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Linear

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Sets

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

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
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Aphids, Insects, Snails

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism

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
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Garden Onion, White Onion

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
प्याज

In German

Devil's Backbone
Zwiebel

In French

Backbone du Diable
Oignon

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Cebolla

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Κρεμμύδι

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Cebola

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Cebula

In Latin

Narum diaboli
cepa

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Asparagales

Family

Crassulaceae
Liliaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Allium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Allieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Allioideae

Number of Species

2000750
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and White Onion

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and White Onion

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

Devils Backbone and White Onion Physical Information

Devils Backbone and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and White Onion are as follows:

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

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

  • White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green

  • White Onion leaf color: Green

Care of Devils Backbone and White Onion

Care of Devils Backbone and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.