Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
South America, Brazil
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-13
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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, Partial 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, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Diabetes, Malaria, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
TABEBUIA insignis
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Apamate, White Tabebuia, Yellow Poui
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Apamate
In German
Devil's Backbone
Apamate
In French
Backbone du Diable
Apamate
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Apamate
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Apamate
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Apamate
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Apamate
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Apamate
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Crassulaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Tabebuia Gomes
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Apamate
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Apamate? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Apamate. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Apamate 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 Apamate 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 Apamate and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Apamate
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Apamate is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Apamate Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Apamate season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Apamate is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Apamate is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Apamate Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Apamate physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Apamate height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Apamate are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Apamate flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Apamate leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Apamate
Care of Devils Backbone and Apamate include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Apamate 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 Apamate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.