Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Types
Evergreen Shrub, Holly
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Spiny Leaves
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILEX 'Dragon Lady'
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Dragon Lady Holly
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
dragon lady holly
Devil's Backbone
In German
dragon lady holly
Devil's Backbone
In French
dragon lady holly
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
dragon lady holly
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
dragon lady holly
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
dragon lady holly
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
dragon lady holly
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
dragon lady holly
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Malpighiales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Dragon Lady Holly and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Dragon Lady Holly and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Dragon Lady Holly and Devils Backbone. Dragon Lady Holly has thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Dragon Lady Holly does not have fragrant flowers. Dragon Lady Holly has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Dragon Lady Holly and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dragon Lady Holly and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Dragon Lady Holly and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Lady Holly and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Lady Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Lady Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Lady Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dragon Lady Holly and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Dragon Lady Holly and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Lady Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Lady Holly and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Dragon Lady Holly flower color: White
Dragon Lady Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Dragon Lady Holly and Devils Backbone
Care of Dragon Lady Holly and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dragon Lady Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dragon Lady Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.