Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
8-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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, Apply N-P-K, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Cough, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CORDIA boissieri
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Anacahuita, Texas Olive
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Anacahuita
In German
Devil's Backbone
Anacahuita
In French
Backbone du Diable
anacahuita
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
anacahuita
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Anacahuita
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Anacahuita
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Anacahuita
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Anacahuita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Boraginales
Family
Crassulaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Anacahuita
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Anacahuita? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Anacahuita. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Anacahuita 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 Anacahuita 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 Anacahuita and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Anacahuita
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Anacahuita is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Anacahuita Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anacahuita season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Anacahuita is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Anacahuita is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Anacahuita Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Anacahuita physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Anacahuita height is 90.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Anacahuita are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Anacahuita flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Anacahuita leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Anacahuita
Care of Devils Backbone and Anacahuita include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anacahuita 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 Anacahuita needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.