Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Madagascar
Types
Deciduous, Evergreen
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Dry
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
-
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
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
Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Acacia
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Acacia
Devil's Backbone
In German
Acacia
Devil's Backbone
In French
Acacia
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Acacia
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Acacia
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Acacia
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Acacia
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Acacia
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Malpighiales
Family
Fabaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Acacieae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Acacia and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Acacia and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Acacia and Devils Backbone. Acacia doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Acacia does not have fragrant flowers. Acacia has allergic reactions like and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Acacia and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Acacia and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Acacia and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Devils Backbone season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Acacia and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Acacia and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Acacia and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Acacia and Devils Backbone
Care of Acacia and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.