Devils Backbone

Arbutus

About Devils Backbone and Arbutus

Devils Backbone

Arbutus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Madagascar

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

812

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-137-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Oval

Thorns

✔ ✘

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

✔ ✘

Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

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

Evergreen

✔ ✘

Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

✔ ✘

Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

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

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Arbutus menziesii

Common Name

Devil's Backbone

Arbutus

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone

सदाबहार

In German

Devil's Backbone

Erdbeerbaum

In French

Backbone du Diable

arbousier

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo

Arbitus

In Greek

Devil's Backbone

κουμαριά

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo

árbuto

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła

mącznik

In Latin

Narum diaboli

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Ericales

Family

Crassulaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Arbutoideae

Number of Species

20008

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Arbutus

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Arbutus

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

Devils Backbone and Arbutus Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Arbutus are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Arbutus

Care of Devils Backbone and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.