Milium Effusum

Devils Backbone

About Milium Effusum and Devils Backbone

Milium Effusum

Devils Backbone

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Grass

Shrub

Origin

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Madagascar

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Damp shady woods

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-99-13

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 5

Sunset Zone

3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Light Green, Yellow green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of 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

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Ground Cover, 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

Whole plant

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

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

Wildflower

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MILIUM effusum

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Common Name

Millet Grass, Wood Millet

Devil's Backbone

In Hindi

Milium effusum

Devil's Backbone

In German

Wald-Flattergras

Devil's Backbone

In French

millet étalé

Backbone du Diable

In Spanish

effusum milium

El espinazo del diablo

In Greek

milium effusum

Devil's Backbone

In Portuguese

milium effusum

Espinha do Diabo

In Polish

prosownica rozpierzchła

Kręgosłup diabła

In Latin

milium effusum

Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales

Malpighiales

Family

Poaceae

Crassulaceae

Genus

Milium

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

12000

1 27800

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Properties of Milium Effusum and Devils Backbone

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

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Season and Care of Milium Effusum and Devils Backbone

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

Milium Effusum and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Milium Effusum and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Milium Effusum height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Milium Effusum and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Milium Effusum flower color:
Milium Effusum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of Milium Effusum and Devils Backbone

Care of Milium Effusum and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Milium Effusum 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 Milium Effusum 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.