Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Madagascar
Types
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Golden Trumpet Vine
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Allamanda
Devil's Backbone
In German
Allamanda
Devil's Backbone
In French
Allamanda
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Allamanda
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Allamanda
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Allamanda
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Allamanda
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Allamanda
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Malpighiales
Family
Apocynaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Allamanda
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Apocyneae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Allamanda and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Allamanda and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Allamanda and Devils Backbone. Allamanda doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Allamanda does not have fragrant flowers. Allamanda has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash. 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 Allamanda and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Allamanda and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Allamanda and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Allamanda and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Allamanda season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Allamanda is Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Allamanda and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Allamanda and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Allamanda and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Allamanda and Devils Backbone
Care of Allamanda and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Allamanda 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.