Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-14
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Ivory
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, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
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
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of 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 branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
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
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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, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Baobab
In German
Devil's Backbone
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Backbone du Diable
Baobab
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Baobab
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Baobab
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
baobá
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Baobab
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Malvales
Family
Crassulaceae
Bombacaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Adansonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Bombacoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Baobab. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Baobab 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 Baobab 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 Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Baobab
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Baobab Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Baobab are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Baobab
Care of Devils Backbone and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.