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About Fuller's Teasel and Devils Backbone


About Devils Backbone and Fuller's Teasel


What is

Life Span
Biennial  
Perennial  

Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs  
Shrub  

Origin
Europe, Asia  
Madagascar  

Types
-  
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia  

Number of Varieties
-  
8  
99+

Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates  
subtropical regions, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8  
9-13  

AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5  
-  

Sunset Zone
21,22  
H2, 13, 23, 24  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
150.00 cm  
99+
90.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
30.00 cm  
99+
30.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Purple  
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

Fruit Color
-  
-  

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  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate  
Ovate  

Thorns
Yes  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

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  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
-  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

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
  
  

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  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Coarse  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Yes  
Sometimes  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Birds  
Hummingbirds  

Allergy
Skin irritation  
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Skin Problems  

Edible Uses
No  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

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  

Scientific Name

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  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Anthophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Dipsacales  
Malpighiales  

Family
Dipsacaceae  
Crassulaceae  

Genus
Dipsacus  
Euphorbia  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Euphorbieae  

Subfamily
Dipsacoideae  
Euphorbioideae  

Number of Species
16  
99+
2000  
12

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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.

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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:

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.

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