Devils Backbone

Woods Rose

About Devils Backbone and Woods Rose

Devils Backbone

Woods Rose

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Flowering Plants

Origin

Madagascar

Central America, Northern America

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Rosa woodsii, Rosa gymnocarpa

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-13-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm200.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Grasshoppers

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds, Small mammals

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Flowers, Rose Hip

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Rosa woodsii

Common Name

Devil's Backbone

Woods Rose, Interior Rose

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone

Woods Rose

In German

Devil's Backbone

Woods Rose

In French

Backbone du Diable

Woods Rose

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo

Woods Rose

In Greek

Devil's Backbone

Woods Rose

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo

Woods Rose

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła

Woods Rose

In Latin

Narum diaboli

Woods Rose

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Rosales

Family

Crassulaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Rosa

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

2000100

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Woods Rose

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Woods Rose

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

Devils Backbone and Woods Rose Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Woods Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Woods Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Woods Rose are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Woods Rose flower color: Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink and White
Woods Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Woods Rose

Care of Devils Backbone and Woods Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Woods Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Woods Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.