Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Madagascar
Types
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
9 -5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Brown, Green
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Rodents
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
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, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Northern Sea Oats
Devil's Backbone
In German
Northern Seehafer
Devil's Backbone
In French
Northern Sea Oats
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Avena del mar del Norte
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Northern Sea Oats
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Północna część Morza Owies
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Avene mari septentrionali
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Chasmanthieae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Sea Oats and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Northern Sea Oats and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Sea Oats and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Sea Oats season is Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Northern Sea Oats and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Northern Sea Oats and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Sea Oats and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Devils Backbone
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Northern Sea Oats 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.