Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Chestnut Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CASTANEA dentata
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
American Chestnut
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
In German
Devil's Backbone
Amerikanische Kastanie
In French
Backbone du Diable
Châtaignier d'Amérique
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Castanea dentata
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
american καστανιάς
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
castanea americana
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Kasztan amerykański
In Latin
Narum diaboli
English castaneis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and American Chestnut
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and American Chestnut? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and American Chestnut. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and American Chestnut 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 Chestnut 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 Chestnut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and American Chestnut
Season and care of Devils Backbone and American Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and American Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Chestnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and American Chestnut Physical Information
Devils Backbone and American Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and American Chestnut are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
- American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and American Chestnut
Care of Devils Backbone and American Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Chestnut pruning is done Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, 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 Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.