Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Grassland, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
8-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Burgundy, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Light Pink, Tan, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
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Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
MELINIS nerviglumis
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Ruby Grass, Zizka
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Zizka
In German
Devil's Backbone
Zizka
In French
Backbone du Diable
Zizka
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Zizka
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Zizka
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Zizka
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Zizka
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Žižka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Poales
Family
Crassulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Paniceae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Panicoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Zizka
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Zizka? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Zizka. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Zizka 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 Zizka 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 Zizka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Zizka
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Zizka is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Zizka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zizka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Zizka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Zizka is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Zizka Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Zizka physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Zizka height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Zizka are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Zizka flower color: Burgundy, Pink and Rose
- Zizka leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Zizka
Care of Devils Backbone and Zizka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zizka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zizka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.