Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Madagascar
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Muddy habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
-
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Winter
Consistently
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
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, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ORYZA
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Rice
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
चावल
Devil's Backbone
In German
Reis
Devil's Backbone
In French
riz
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
arroz
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
ρύζι
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
arroz
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
ryż
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
rice
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Rice Plant and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Rice Plant and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Rice Plant and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is - and width 22.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Rice Plant and Devils Backbone
Care of Rice Plant and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.