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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

American Arborvitae
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About Devils Backbone and American Arborvitae

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

Madagascar
North America, Canada

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Number of Varieties

81
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Roadsides, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-132-7
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

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7-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm90.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm90.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Brown

Flower Color Modifier

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Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Light brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Scale-like imbricate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Birds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
constipation, Headache

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Whole plant

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as an insecticide

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
THUJA occidentalis 'Hetz Midget'

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Northern White Cedar Eastern Arborvitae

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
अमेरिकी Arborvitae

In German

Devil's Backbone
Lebensbaum

In French

Backbone du Diable
Amérique Arborvitae

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Americana Arborvitae

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
αμερικανική Arborvitae

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Arborvitae americano

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Amerykański Tuja

In Latin

Narum diaboli
American Arborvitae

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Pinales

Family

Crassulaceae
Cupressaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Arborvitae

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Cupressoideae

Number of Species

20005
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and American Arborvitae

Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and American Arborvitae? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and American Arborvitae. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and American Arborvitae 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 American Arborvitae 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 American Arborvitae and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and American Arborvitae

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

Devils Backbone and American Arborvitae Physical Information

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

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

  • American Arborvitae flower color: Brown

  • American Arborvitae leaf color: Green

Care of Devils Backbone and American Arborvitae

Care of Devils Backbone and American Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Arborvitae pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.