Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
California
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
American Sycamore, Arizona Sycamore
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Floodplains, River side, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Asthma, Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Cold, Cough, Dysentry, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
PLATANUS racemosa
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
California Sycamore
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
कैलिफोर्निया गूलर
In German
Devil's Backbone
California sycamore
In French
Backbone du Diable
californie sycomore
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
california sicómoro
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Καλιφόρνια συκομουριά
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
califórnia sicômoro
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
california jawor
In Latin
Narum diaboli
california sycomoros
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Proteales
Family
Crassulaceae
Platanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Not Available
Properties of Devils Backbone and California Sycamore
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and California Sycamore? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and California Sycamore. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and California Sycamore 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 California Sycamore 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 California Sycamore and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and California Sycamore
Season and care of Devils Backbone and California Sycamore is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and California Sycamore Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and California Sycamore season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for California Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for California Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and California Sycamore Physical Information
Devils Backbone and California Sycamore physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas California Sycamore height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and California Sycamore are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
California Sycamore flower color: Yellow
- California Sycamore leaf color: Light Green
Care of Devils Backbone and California Sycamore
Care of Devils Backbone and California Sycamore include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and California Sycamore pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer California Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.