Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Shrub
Types
-
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
hedge rows, Scrubs, Woodlands
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Creamy Yellow, White, Yellow
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
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
Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Depurative, Diuretic, Expectorant
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, 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
Edging, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Lonicera periclymenum
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
honeysuckle
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
honeysuckle
Devil's Backbone
In German
Geißblatt
Devil's Backbone
In French
Chèvrefeuille
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Madreselva
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Αιγόκλημα
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Madressilva
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Wiciokrzew
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
CISSANTHEMOS
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Malpighiales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Honeysuckle and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Honeysuckle and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Honeysuckle and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Honeysuckle season is Summer and Devils Backbone season is Summer. The type of soil for Honeysuckle is Well drained and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Honeysuckle is Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Honeysuckle and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Honeysuckle and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Honeysuckle height is 700.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Honeysuckle and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Honeysuckle flower color: Creamy Yellow, White and Yellow
Honeysuckle leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Honeysuckle and Devils Backbone
Care of Honeysuckle and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Honeysuckle pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Honeysuckle 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.