China Doll

Devils Backbone

About China Doll and Devils Backbone

China Doll

Devils Backbone

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

Southeastern Asia, China

Madagascar

Types

Radermachera sinica

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

178

0 40000

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Habitat

Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-119-13

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

490.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, 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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Abdominal distension, Inflammation

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel

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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RADERMACHERA sinica

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Common Name

China Doll

Devil's Backbone

In Hindi

चीनी गुड़िया पेड़

Devil's Backbone

In German

Zimmeresche

Devil's Backbone

In French

china doll

Backbone du Diable

In Spanish

china doll

El espinazo del diablo

In Greek

δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα

Devil's Backbone

In Portuguese

china árvore boneca

Espinha do Diabo

In Polish

China Doll drzewo

Kręgosłup diabła

In Latin

Sinis pupa ligno

Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Malpighiales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Crassulaceae

Genus

Radermachera

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Tecomeae

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

172000

1 27800

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Properties of China Doll and Devils Backbone

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

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Season and Care of China Doll and Devils Backbone

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

China Doll and Devils Backbone Physical Information

China Doll and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Devils Backbone are as follows:

China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of China Doll and Devils Backbone

Care of China Doll and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 China Doll 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.