Ceanothus

Devils Backbone

About Ceanothus and Devils Backbone

Ceanothus

Devils Backbone

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Origin

Madagascar

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

508

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Habitat

Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-89-13

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-7

Sunset Zone

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Light Pink

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Hot Pink

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

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CEANOTHUS x pallidus

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Common Name

Wild lilac

Devil's Backbone

In Hindi

Ceanothus

Devil's Backbone

In German

Ceanothus

Devil's Backbone

In French

Ceanothus

Backbone du Diable

In Spanish

Ceanothus

El espinazo del diablo

In Greek

Ceanothus

Devil's Backbone

In Portuguese

Ceanothus

Espinha do Diabo

In Polish

Ceanothus

Kręgosłup diabła

In Latin

Ceanothus

Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Malpighiales

Family

Rhamnaceae

Crassulaceae

Genus

Ceanothus

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

702000

1 27800

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Properties of Ceanothus and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Ceanothus and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Ceanothus and Devils Backbone. Ceanothus doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Ceanothus does not have fragrant flowers. Ceanothus has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems. 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 Ceanothus and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ceanothus and Devils Backbone

Season and care of Ceanothus and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Ceanothus and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ceanothus season is Summer and Devils Backbone season is Summer. The type of soil for Ceanothus is Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.

Ceanothus and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Ceanothus and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ceanothus and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of Ceanothus and Devils Backbone

Care of Ceanothus and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ceanothus 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 Ceanothus 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.