Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
Not Available
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
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, 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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Malpighiales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
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.