Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Madagascar
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
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
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
Devil's Backbone
In German
Ringelblume
Devil's Backbone
In French
pot Marigold
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Caléndula
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
καλέντουλα
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Malpighiales
Family
Asteraceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Calendula
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Calenduleae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Devils Backbone season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pot Marigold and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Pot Marigold and Devils Backbone
Care of Pot Marigold and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold 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.