Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Europe, Southern Europe
Madagascar
Types
-
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Dark Purple, Pink, Purple
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, orange brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rash
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
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Rosa Gallica
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Rose of Provins, Gallic Rose, French Rose
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Gallica Rose
Devil's Backbone
In German
Gallica Rose
Devil's Backbone
In French
Gallica Rose
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Gallica Rose
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Gallica Rose
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Gallica Rose
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Gallica Rose
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Gallica Rose
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Rosaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Gallic Rose and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Gallic Rose and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Gallic Rose and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gallic Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gallic Rose is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gallic Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Gallic Rose and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Gallic Rose and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Gallic Rose height is 50.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Gallic Rose and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Gallic Rose flower color: Dark Purple, Pink and Purple
Gallic Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Gallic Rose and Devils Backbone
Care of Gallic Rose and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gallic Rose 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 Gallic Rose 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.