Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Beautyberry
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Beauty Berry Plant
In German
Devil's Backbone
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
In French
Backbone du Diable
Beauté Berry Plante
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Planta de la baya de belleza
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Planta Berry beleza
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Beauty Berry roślin
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Planta forma Berry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Callicarpa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Beautyberry
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Beautyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Beautyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Beautyberry is Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Beautyberry Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Beautyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Beautyberry are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Beautyberry
Care of Devils Backbone and Beautyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beautyberry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.