Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Madagascar
Types
Not available
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, 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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
Devil's Backbone
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Devil's Backbone
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Malpighiales
Family
Malvaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hibisceae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Hibiscus and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Devils Backbone
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done 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 Blue Hibiscus 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.