Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Madagascar
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Juglans cinerea
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
3-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Gastric, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Dysentry, Intestinal irritations, Small pox, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Furniture, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Herbicide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
JUGLANS cinerea
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Butternut
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Butternut Tree
In German
Devil's Backbone
Butternut Baum
In French
Backbone du Diable
noyer cendré
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
árbol de nogal
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Butternut Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Árvore Butternut
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
butternut Drzewo
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Butternut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Juglandales
Family
Crassulaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Butternut Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Butternut Tree? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Butternut Tree. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Butternut Tree 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 Butternut Tree 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 Butternut Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Butternut Tree
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Butternut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Butternut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butternut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Butternut Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Butternut Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Butternut Tree Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Butternut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Butternut Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Butternut Tree are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Butternut Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Butternut Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Butternut Tree
Care of Devils Backbone and Butternut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butternut Tree 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 Butternut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.