Glossy Abelia

Devils Backbone

About Glossy Abelia and Devils Backbone

Glossy Abelia

Devils Backbone

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Origin

Madagascar

Types

Abelia x grandiflora

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

308

0 40000

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Habitat

Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-99-13

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Burgundy, Dark Red

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Fine

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Mixed Border, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ABELIA x grandiflora

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Common Name

Glossy Abelia

Devil's Backbone

In Hindi

Glossy Abelia

Devil's Backbone

In German

Glossy Abelia

Devil's Backbone

In French

Abelia Glossy

Backbone du Diable

In Spanish

Abelia brillante

El espinazo del diablo

In Greek

γυαλιστερό Abelia

Devil's Backbone

In Portuguese

Abelia brilhante

Espinha do Diabo

In Polish

Błyszczący Abelia

Kręgosłup diabła

In Latin

Abutilon glossy

Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Dipsacales

Malpighiales

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Crassulaceae

Genus

Abelia

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

282000

1 27800

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Properties of Glossy Abelia and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Glossy Abelia and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Glossy Abelia and Devils Backbone. Glossy Abelia doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Glossy Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Glossy Abelia 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 Glossy Abelia and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Glossy Abelia and Devils Backbone

Season and care of Glossy Abelia and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Glossy Abelia and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Glossy Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Glossy Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Glossy Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.

Glossy Abelia and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Glossy Abelia and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Glossy Abelia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Glossy Abelia and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Glossy Abelia flower color: White and Light Pink
Glossy Abelia leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of Glossy Abelia and Devils Backbone

Care of Glossy Abelia and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Glossy Abelia pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Glossy Abelia 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.