Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Madagascar
Types
it is a type of lily
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Bluffs, bottomlands, ditches, limestone outcrops, meadows, Wet Woods
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Rodent, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ZEPHYRANTHES atamasco
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Atamasco Lily, Rain Lily
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
वर्षा लिली
Devil's Backbone
In German
regen-Lilie
Devil's Backbone
In French
pluie Lily
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
lirio de la lluvia
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
βροχή Lily
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Lily chuva
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
deszcz Lily
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Pluvia lilium
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Malpighiales
Family
Liliaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Zephyranthes
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hippeastreae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Rain Lily and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Rain Lily and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Rain Lily and Devils Backbone. Rain Lily doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Rain Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Rain Lily has allergic reactions like and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Rain Lily and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rain Lily and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Rain Lily and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Rain Lily and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rain Lily season is Spring and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Rain Lily is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rain Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Rain Lily and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Rain Lily and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Rain Lily height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Rain Lily and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Rain Lily flower color: White
Rain Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Rain Lily and Devils Backbone
Care of Rain Lily and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rain Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rain Lily 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.