Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Asia
Madagascar
Types
-
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
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
-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Devil's Backbone
In German
Fullers Karde
Devil's Backbone
In French
Cardère à foulon
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Malpighiales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Devils Backbone. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Fuller's Teasel and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuller's Teasel and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Devils Backbone
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fuller's Teasel 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.