Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Madagascar
Types
Hordeum jubatum
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-13
Sunset Zone
-
H2, 13, 23, 24
Flower Color
Green
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Vertical
Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
wheat rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swollen eyelids
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge
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
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
HORDEUM jubatum
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Foxtail Barley, Wild Barley
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Foxtail Barley
Devil's Backbone
In German
Mähnengerste
Devil's Backbone
In French
Foxtail Barley
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
La cebada de cola de zorra
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου Κριθάρι
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Foxtail Barley
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
włośnica Jęczmień
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Hordeum foxtail
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hordeeae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Foxtail Barley and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Foxtail Barley and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Foxtail Barley and Devils Backbone. Foxtail Barley doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Foxtail Barley does not have fragrant flowers. Foxtail Barley has allergic reactions like Pollen and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Foxtail Barley and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Foxtail Barley and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Foxtail Barley and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail Barley and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail Barley season is and Devils Backbone season is . The type of soil for Foxtail Barley is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Foxtail Barley is and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Foxtail Barley and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Foxtail Barley and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail Barley height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Foxtail Barley and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Foxtail Barley flower color: Green
Foxtail Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Foxtail Barley and Devils Backbone
Care of Foxtail Barley and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail Barley pruning is done and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Foxtail Barley 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.