Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Madagascar
Types
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
-
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
-
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize only when soil is poor, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Lily Beetle, Stem canker
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Snails
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen, sneezing
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, 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
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
LILIUM
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Lily
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
लिली
Devil's Backbone
In German
Lilie
Devil's Backbone
In French
Lis
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Lirio
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Κρίνος
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Lírio
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Lilia
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
lilium
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Malpighiales
Family
Liliaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lilieae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Trumpet Lily and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Trumpet Lily and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Trumpet Lily and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trumpet Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Trumpet Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trumpet Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Trumpet Lily and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Trumpet Lily and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Trumpet Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Trumpet Lily and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Trumpet Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
Trumpet 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 Trumpet Lily and Devils Backbone
Care of Trumpet Lily and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trumpet Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Trumpet 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.