Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
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
Elliptic and Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
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
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
Devil's Backbone
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Devil's Backbone
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Hedysarum
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Malpighiales
Family
Solanaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Devils Backbone. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. 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 Brunfelsia americana and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Brunfelsia americana and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Devils Backbone
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana 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 Brunfelsia americana 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.