Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Madagascar
Types
-
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Grassland, Woods
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Pink, White
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Brown, Brownish Red, Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Moist
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Spring, Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Nematodes, Ring spot, Stem rot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Avoid during Pregnancy, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Cough, Gout, Headache, hemorrhoids, Hepatitis, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Muscle Pain, Nerve pain, Osteoarthritis, Premenstrual syndrome, Respiratory Disorders, Treating fever
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Paonia lactiflora
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Chinese Peony
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Paonia lactiflora
Devil's Backbone
In German
Paonia lactiflora
Devil's Backbone
In French
Paonia lactiflora
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
lactiflora paonia
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Paonia lactiflora
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Paonia lactiflora
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Paonia lactiflora
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Paonia lactiflora
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Malpighiales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Paeonia Lactiflora and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Paeonia Lactiflora and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Paeonia Lactiflora and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paeonia Lactiflora season is Early Fall and Devils Backbone season is Early Fall. The type of soil for Paeonia Lactiflora is Loamy, Well drained and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paeonia Lactiflora is Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Paeonia Lactiflora and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Paeonia Lactiflora and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Paeonia Lactiflora height is 91.50 cm and width 91.50 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Paeonia Lactiflora and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Paeonia Lactiflora flower color: Light Pink, Pink and White
Paeonia Lactiflora leaf color: Green, Light Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Paeonia Lactiflora and Devils Backbone
Care of Paeonia Lactiflora and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paeonia Lactiflora 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 Paeonia Lactiflora 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.