Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Madagascar
Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
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
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Ovate
Plant Season
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
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
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Water Celery
Devil's Backbone
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Devil's Backbone
In French
Céleri d'eau
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
El apio agua
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Aipo água
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Seler Woda
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Malpighiales
Family
Apiaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Oenantheae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Water Celery and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Water Celery and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Celery and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Water Celery and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Water Celery and Devils Backbone
Care of Water Celery and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Celery 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.