Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Oxalis acetosella, Oxalis corniculata
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
3-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 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
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Asthma, Depression
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
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
Cleanser
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
OXALIS acetosella
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Wood Sorrel
In German
Devil's Backbone
Sauerklee
In French
Backbone du Diable
bois Sorrel
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
alazán de madera
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
ξύλο Sorrel
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Sorrel de madeira
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Drewno szczaw
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Rumex ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Oxalidales
Family
Crassulaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Wood Sorrel
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Wood Sorrel? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Wood Sorrel. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Wood Sorrel 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 Wood Sorrel 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 Wood Sorrel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Wood Sorrel
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Wood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Wood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wood Sorrel is Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Wood Sorrel Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Wood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Wood Sorrel are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
- Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Wood Sorrel
Care of Devils Backbone and Wood Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.