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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

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Bottlebrush Buckeye



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About Devils Backbone and Bottlebrush Buckeye

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Shrub

Origin

Madagascar
Southeastern United States

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Aesculus parviflora

Number of Varieties

82
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-135-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
9-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm180.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm180.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Palmate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

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

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Salt, Wind

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular 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, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Salt, Wind

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
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Sometimes
Sometimes

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Seeds

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making soaps

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
AESCULUS parviflora

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Bottlebrush Buckeye

In German

Devil's Backbone
Buckeye Putzer

In French

Backbone du Diable
Bottlebrush Buckeye

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
bottlebrush Buckeye

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
bottlebrush Buckeye

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Bottlebrush Buckeye

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Bottlebrush Buckeye

In Latin

Narum diaboli
bottlebrush Buckeye

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Sapindales

Family

Crassulaceae
Hippocastanaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Aesculus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

200019
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Bottlebrush Buckeye

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Bottlebrush Buckeye

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

Devils Backbone and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:

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

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

  • Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink

  • Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Bottlebrush Buckeye

Care of Devils Backbone and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.