Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Arjuna
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
Devil's Backbone
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Devil's Backbone
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
arjuna
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
arjuna
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Terminilia
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Arjuna Tree and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Arjuna Tree and Devils Backbone
Care of Arjuna Tree and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arjuna Tree 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.