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About Devils Backbone and Arjuna Tree

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Tree

Origin

Madagascar
Africa, South-Eastern Asia

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Terminalia arjuna

Number of Varieties

81
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-135-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
9 - 5

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm300.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm45.70 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Pale Yellow, Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Oval

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Sometimes
Sometimes

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies, pollinators

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
conjunctivitis, sneezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
Terminalia arjuna

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Arjuna

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
अर्जुन वृक्ष

In German

Devil's Backbone
Terminalia arjuna

In French

Backbone du Diable
Terminalia arjuna

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Migdałecznik arjuna

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
arjuna

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Migdałecznik arjuna

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Migdałecznik arjuna

In Latin

Narum diaboli
arjuna

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
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Order

Malpighiales
Myrtales

Family

Crassulaceae
Poaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Terminilia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae
-

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
-

Number of Species

2000100
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Arjuna Tree

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Arjuna Tree

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

Devils Backbone and Arjuna Tree Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Arjuna Tree are as follows:

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

  • Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green

  • Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Arjuna Tree

Care of Devils Backbone and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, 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 Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.