Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
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
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Beautyberry
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Beauty Berry Plant
Devil's Backbone
In German
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
Devil's Backbone
In French
Beauté Berry Plante
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Planta de la baya de belleza
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Planta Berry beleza
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Beauty Berry roślin
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Planta forma Berry
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Verbenaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Callicarpa
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Beautyberry and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Beautyberry and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Beautyberry and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beautyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beautyberry is Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Beautyberry and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Beautyberry and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Beautyberry and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Beautyberry and Devils Backbone
Care of Beautyberry and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beautyberry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Beautyberry 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.