Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Madagascar
Types
Radermachera sinica
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
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
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification
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
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Tecomeae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
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.