Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Shrub
Types
Not Available
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available, White
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
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
No Medicinal Use
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cassia leptophylla
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
gold medallion tree
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
gold medallion tree
Devil's Backbone
In German
gold medallion tree
Devil's Backbone
In French
gold medallion tree
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
árbol medallón de oro
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
χρυσό δέντρο μετάλλιο
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
árvore medalhão de ouro
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Drzewo Medalion złota
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
aureus arbore
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Malpighiales
Family
Fabaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cassia Leptophylla and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Cassia Leptophylla and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Cassia Leptophylla and Devils Backbone. Cassia Leptophylla doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Cassia Leptophylla does not have fragrant flowers. Cassia Leptophylla has allergic reactions like Not Available and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Cassia Leptophylla and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cassia Leptophylla and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Cassia Leptophylla and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Cassia Leptophylla and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cassia Leptophylla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cassia Leptophylla is Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cassia Leptophylla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cassia Leptophylla and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Cassia Leptophylla and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Cassia Leptophylla height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cassia Leptophylla and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Cassia Leptophylla flower color: Yellow
Cassia Leptophylla leaf color: Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Cassia Leptophylla and Devils Backbone
Care of Cassia Leptophylla and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cassia Leptophylla pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cassia Leptophylla 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.
