Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring
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
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Black Maple
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Black Maple Tree
In German
Devil's Backbone
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
Backbone du Diable
Noir Érable
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Czarny klon
In Latin
Narum diaboli
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Crassulaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Areceae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Black Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Black Maple? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Black Maple. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Black Maple 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 Black Maple 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 Black Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Black Maple
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Black Maple Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Black Maple are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Black Maple
Care of Devils Backbone and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Maple pruning is done 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 Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.