Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Madagascar
Types
-
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Well Drained
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin C
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
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
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
RANUNCULUS ficaria 'Brazen Hussy'
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Brazen Hussy Figwort, Figwort, Lesser Celandine
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Figwort
Devil's Backbone
In German
figwort
Devil's Backbone
In French
scrofulaire
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
figwort
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
figwort
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
figwort
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
figwort
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Umber
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Malpighiales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Ranunculus
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Figwort and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Figwort and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Figwort and Devils Backbone. Figwort doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Figwort does not have fragrant flowers. Figwort has allergic reactions like and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like . 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 Figwort and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Figwort and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Figwort and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Figwort and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Figwort season is Spring and Devils Backbone season is Spring. The type of soil for Figwort is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Figwort is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Figwort and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Figwort and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Figwort height is 5.10 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Figwort and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Figwort flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Figwort leaf color:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Figwort and Devils Backbone
Care of Figwort and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Figwort pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Figwort 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.