Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Mediterranean
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
8-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
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
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, 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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
LAURUS nobilis
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
bay laurel
In German
Devil's Backbone
Lorbeer
In French
Backbone du Diable
laurier
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
laurel
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
δάφνη
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
louro
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
wawrzynu
In Latin
Narum diaboli
sinus laurus
Order
Malpighiales
Laurales
Family
Crassulaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Bay Laurel
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Bay Laurel? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Bay Laurel. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Bay Laurel 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 Bay Laurel 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 Bay Laurel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Bay Laurel
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Bay Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Bay Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bay Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Bay Laurel Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Bay Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Bay Laurel are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
- Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Bay Laurel
Care of Devils Backbone and Bay Laurel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bay Laurel pruning is done Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bay Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.