Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrub
Types
Papyrus, Cyperus alternifolius
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
ditches, Marshy ground
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Umbrella Like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut out old leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Basketary, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus alternifolius
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Galingale,Umbrella Palm
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
mbrella Palm
Devil's Backbone
In German
Cyperus alternifolius
Devil's Backbone
In French
Cyperus alternifolius
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Cyperus alternifolius
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Umbrella Palm
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Umbrella Palm
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Cibora zmienna
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Umbrella Palm
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Malpighiales
Family
Sciadopityaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Palm and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Umbrella Palm and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Palm and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Palm is Clay, Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Palm and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Umbrella Palm and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Palm and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Umbrella Palm flower color: Yellow
Umbrella Palm leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Umbrella Palm and Devils Backbone
Care of Umbrella Palm and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Palm pruning is done Cut out old leaves and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Umbrella Palm 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.