Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
Switchgrass
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Wet lands
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-13
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Flower Color
Indigo
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Moist
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Deers
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
small hedge
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Prevention of convulsion
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Biofuel
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
-
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PANICUM
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Panicum
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
panikom
Devil's Backbone
In German
panikom
Devil's Backbone
In French
panikom
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
panikom
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Panicum
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Panicum
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Panicum
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Panicum
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Panicum and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Panicum and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Panicum and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Panicum season is and Devils Backbone season is . The type of soil for Panicum is Moist and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Panicum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Panicum and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Panicum and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Panicum height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Panicum and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Panicum flower color: Indigo
Panicum leaf color:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Panicum and Devils Backbone
Care of Panicum and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Panicum 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 Panicum 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.