Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Madagascar
Types
Scilla siberica
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Roadsides
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From bulbs, Offsets, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, poisonous if ingested
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCILLA siberica
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Siberian Squill, Siberian Wood Squill
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Scilla siberica
Devil's Backbone
In German
Sibirischer Blaustern
Devil's Backbone
In French
Scille de Sibérie
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
siberica Scilla
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Scilla siberica
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Scilla siberica
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Cebulica syberyjska
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Scilla siberica
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malpighiales
Family
Asparagaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Siberian Squill and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Siberian Squill and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Siberian Squill and Devils Backbone. Siberian Squill doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Siberian Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Siberian Squill has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and poisonous if ingested and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and poisonous if ingested. 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 Siberian Squill and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Siberian Squill and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Siberian Squill and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Squill and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Squill season is Spring and Devils Backbone season is Spring. The type of soil for Siberian Squill is Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Squill is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Siberian Squill and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Siberian Squill and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Squill height is 20.30 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Squill and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Siberian Squill flower color: Blue
Siberian Squill leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Siberian Squill and Devils Backbone
Care of Siberian Squill and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Squill 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 Siberian Squill 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.