Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Madagascar
Types
Not available
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
8-2
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Winesap'
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Apple, Dessert Apple, Winesap Apple
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Primula sieboldii
Devil's Backbone
In German
Siebolds Primel
Devil's Backbone
In French
Primrose japonaise
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Primula sieboldii
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Primula sieboldii
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Primula sieboldii
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Pierwiosnek Siebolda
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Primula sieboldii
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Malpighiales
Family
Onagraceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Japanese primrose and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Japanese primrose and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Japanese primrose and Devils Backbone. Japanese primrose doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Japanese primrose does not have fragrant flowers. Japanese primrose has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation. 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 Japanese primrose and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Japanese primrose and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Japanese primrose and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese primrose and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Japanese primrose is Clay, Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese primrose is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese primrose and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Japanese primrose and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese primrose height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese primrose and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Japanese primrose flower color: White
Japanese primrose leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Japanese primrose and Devils Backbone
Care of Japanese primrose and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese primrose 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 Japanese primrose 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.