Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Madagascar
Types
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, 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
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Atherosclerosis, Brain disease, Carminative, Cold, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eczema, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treatment of ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Curcuma longa
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Turmeric, Curcuma
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
हल्दी
Devil's Backbone
In German
Kurkuma
Devil's Backbone
In French
curcuma
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Curcuma longa
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
κουρκούμη
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
curcuma
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
kurkuma
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
turmeric
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Malpighiales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Zingibereae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Turmeric and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Turmeric and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Turmeric and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Turmeric is Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Turmeric is Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Turmeric and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Turmeric and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Turmeric and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
Turmeric leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Turmeric and Devils Backbone
Care of Turmeric and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Turmeric pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, 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 Turmeric 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.