Devils Backbone

Brazilwood

About Devils Backbone and Brazilwood

Devils Backbone

Brazilwood

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Madagascar

Mexico, Caribbean, Central America

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1310-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24

H2, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm670.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Yellow, Lemon yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Salmon, Sienna

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Salt

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Butterflies

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Bark, Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

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

Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides

CAESALPINIA echinata

Common Name

Devil's Backbone

Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone

Brazilwood Tree

In German

Devil's Backbone

Brasil Baum

In French

Backbone du Diable

Brazilwood Arbre

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo

Árbol de palo de brasil

In Greek

Devil's Backbone

brazilwood Δέντρο

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo

Árvore de pau-brasil

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła

brazylijskich Drzewo

In Latin

Narum diaboli

Brazilwood ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Fabales

Family

Crassulaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Caesalpinia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Caesalpinieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

2000100

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Brazilwood

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Brazilwood

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

Devils Backbone and Brazilwood Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Brazilwood physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Brazilwood are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Brazilwood

Care of Devils Backbone and Brazilwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, 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 Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.