Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
South America, Brazil
Madagascar
Types
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Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Blue Violet
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
SINNINGIA speciosa
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Sinningia, Gloxinia
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Sinningia
Devil's Backbone
In German
Sinningia
Devil's Backbone
In French
Sinningia
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Sinningia
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Sinningia
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Sinningia
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Sinningia
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Sinningia
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Gesnariaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Sinningia
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Gloxinieae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Sinningia and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Sinningia and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Sinningia and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sinningia is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sinningia and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Sinningia and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sinningia and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
Sinningia 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 Sinningia and Devils Backbone
Care of Sinningia and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sinningia 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.