Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Madagascar
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
  
gardens, Pastures, Prairies, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
10-1
  
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
  
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
  
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
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Bacterial Diseases, Mites, Slugs
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bouquets
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
  
ROSA 'Allgold'
  
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
  
Floribunda Rose
  
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
  
रोजा allgold
  
In German
Devil's Backbone
  
rosa Allgold
  
In French
Backbone du Diable
  
rosa TousPlaqué
  
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
  
rosa allgold
  
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
  
rosa allgold
  
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
  
rosa allgold
  
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
  
rosa allgold
  
In Latin
Narum diaboli
  
Rosa allgold
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Malpighiales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Crassulaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Euphorbia
  
Rosa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Euphorbieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
  
Rosoideae