Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of 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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
candlenut पेड़
In German
Devil's Backbone
Candlenut Baum
In French
Backbone du Diable
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Malpighiales
Malpighiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Aleurites
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Crotonoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Candlenut. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Candlenut 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 Candlenut 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 Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Candlenut
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Candlenut Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Candlenut are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Devils Backbone and Candlenut
Care of Devils Backbone and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.