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Devils Backbone
Ceanothus
About Ceanothus and Devils Backbone


What is
Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  
Type
Shrub  
Shrub  
Origin
Madagascar  
-  
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia  
-  
Number of Varieties
8  
99+
50  
99+
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions  
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13  
5-8  
AHS Heat Zone
-  
10-7  
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24  
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
Habit
Upright/Erect  
Cushion/Mound-forming  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
90.00 cm  
99+
60.00 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
30.00 cm  
99+
60.00 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta  
Pink, Light Pink  
Flower Color Modifier
-  
-  
Fruit Color
-  
Hot Pink  
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  
-  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate  
Oval  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Summer  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
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, Early Fall  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  
Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Ground, Pot  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply  
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  
Loam  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  
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 leaves  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Red blotch  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  
Facts
Flowers
Showy  
Showy  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
No  
Edible Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  
Showy Bark
No  
Yes  
Foliage Texture
Bold  
Medium  
Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
Sometimes  
No  
Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  
Attracts
Hummingbirds  
Butterflies  
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic  
Asthma, breathing problems  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems  
-  
Edible Uses
No  
Yes  
Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms  
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root  
Flowers  
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  
Can be made into a herbal tea  
Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides  
CEANOTHUS x pallidus  
Common Name
Devil's Backbone  
Wild lilac  
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone  
Ceanothus  
In German
Devil's Backbone  
Ceanothus  
In French
Backbone du Diable  
Ceanothus  
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo  
Ceanothus  
In Greek
Devil's Backbone  
Ceanothus  
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo  
Ceanothus  
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła  
Ceanothus  
In Latin
Narum diaboli  
Ceanothus  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Malpighiales  
Rosales  
Family
Crassulaceae  
Rhamnaceae  
Genus
Euphorbia  
Ceanothus  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots  
Tribe
Euphorbieae  
-  
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae  
-  
Number of Species
2000  
12
70  
99+
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Ceanothus

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Ceanothus

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

Devils Backbone and Ceanothus Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Ceanothus physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Ceanothus are as follows:

Care of Devils Backbone and Ceanothus

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

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