Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Not Available
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
digitate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
हेगड़े बांस
Devil's Backbone
In German
Hedge Bambus
Devil's Backbone
In French
Bamboo Hedge
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
bambú de cobertura
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
hedge Μπαμπού
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Bamboo Hedge
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Żywopłoty Bamboo
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Sepi Bamboo
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bambuseae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hedge Bamboo and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Hedge Bamboo and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Hedge Bamboo and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedge Bamboo and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Hedge Bamboo and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hedge Bamboo and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Hedge Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Devils Backbone
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedge Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hedge Bamboo 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.