Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
7-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Red, Coral, Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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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
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
ARBUTUS arizonica
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Arizona Madrone
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Arizona Madrone
In German
Devil's Backbone
Arizona Madrone
In French
Backbone du Diable
Arizona Madrone
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Arizona MADRONE
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Αριζόνα Madrone
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Arizona Madrone
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Arizona Madrone
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Arizona Madrone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Ericales
Family
Crassulaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Arizona Madrone
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Arizona Madrone? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Arizona Madrone. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Arizona Madrone 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 Arizona Madrone 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 Arizona Madrone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Arizona Madrone
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Arizona Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Arizona Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arizona Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Arizona Madrone is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Arizona Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Arizona Madrone Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Arizona Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Arizona Madrone height is 550.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Arizona Madrone are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Arizona Madrone flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Arizona Madrone leaf color: Light Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Arizona Madrone
Care of Devils Backbone and Arizona Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arizona Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arizona Madrone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.