Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
United States
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender, White
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Phlox bifida
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Phlox bifida, Phlox
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Phlox bifida
Devil's Backbone
In German
Phlox bifida
Devil's Backbone
In French
Phlox bifida
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Phlox bifida
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Phlox bifida
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Phlox bifida
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Phlox bifida
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Phlox bifida
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Malpighiales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phlocideae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Phlox bifida and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Phlox bifida and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox bifida and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox bifida season is Spring and Devils Backbone season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox bifida is Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox bifida is Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Phlox bifida and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Phlox bifida and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox bifida height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox bifida and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Phlox bifida flower color: Lavender and White
Phlox bifida leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Phlox bifida and Devils Backbone
Care of Phlox bifida and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox bifida pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Phlox bifida 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.