Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Deciduous, Evergreen
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Dry
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
-
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Senegalia berlandieri
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Acacia
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Acacia
In German
Devil's Backbone
Acacia
In French
Backbone du Diable
Acacia
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Acacia
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Acacia
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Acacia
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Acacia
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Acacia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fabales
Family
Crassulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe
Euphorbieae
Acacieae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Mimosoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Acacia
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Acacia? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Acacia. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Acacia doesn't have thorns. Also Devils Backbone does not have fragrant flowers. Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic and Acacia has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic. 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 Devils Backbone and Acacia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Acacia
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Acacia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Acacia Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Acacia are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Acacia flower color: White
- Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Acacia
Care of Devils Backbone and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Acacia pruning is done . In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.