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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Dwarf Papyrus
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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Sedge or Rush

Origin

Madagascar
World/Pandemic

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Papyrus

Number of Varieties

815
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Grassland, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-137-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-7

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm20.30 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm25.40 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Green, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Grass like

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Sometimes
Sometimes

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Itchiness, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
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Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
Cyperus papyrus

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
dwarf papyrus

In German

Devil's Backbone
Zwerg Papyrus

In French

Backbone du Diable
papyrus nain

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
papiro enano

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
νάνος πάπυρο

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
papiro anão

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
krasnolud papirus

In Latin

Narum diaboli
P. papyrus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Poales

Family

Crassulaceae
Cyperaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Cyperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
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Number of Species

2000700
1 27800
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Difference Between Devils Backbone and Dwarf Papyrus

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Importance of Devils Backbone and Dwarf Papyrus

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Compare Facts of Devils Backbone vs Dwarf Papyrus

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