Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Madagascar
Mexico, Southwestern United States, Texas
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Mid Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Flower borders, Hedges
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Zinnia acerosa
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
desert zinnia, wild zinnia, white zinnia and spinyleaf zinnia
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
White Zinnia
In German
Devil's Backbone
Weiß Zinnia
In French
Backbone du Diable
Blanc Zinnia
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Zinnia blanco
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
λευκό Zinnia
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
branco Zinnia
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Biały Zinnia
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Zinnia album
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Crassulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and White Zinnia
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and White Zinnia? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and White Zinnia. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and White Zinnia 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 Zinnia 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 Zinnia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and White Zinnia
Season and care of Devils Backbone and White Zinnia is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and White Zinnia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Zinnia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for White Zinnia is Moist while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for White Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and White Zinnia Physical Information
Devils Backbone and White Zinnia physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas White Zinnia height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and White Zinnia are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
White Zinnia flower color: White
- White Zinnia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and White Zinnia
Care of Devils Backbone and White Zinnia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Zinnia pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead flowers. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Zinnia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.