Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Central America, South America
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
8-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance-shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs very little 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
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
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Farmland, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
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Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CESTRUM aurantiacum
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
orange jessamine
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Cestrum aurantiacum
In German
Devil's Backbone
Hammersträucher
In French
Backbone du Diable
Cestrum aurantiacum
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Cestrum
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Cestrum aurantiacum
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Cestrum aurantiacum
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Cestrum aurantiacum
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Cestrum aurantiacum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Solanales
Family
Crassulaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Cestrum aurantiacum
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Cestrum aurantiacum? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Cestrum aurantiacum. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Cestrum aurantiacum 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 Cestrum aurantiacum 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 Cestrum aurantiacum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Cestrum aurantiacum
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Cestrum aurantiacum is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Cestrum aurantiacum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cestrum aurantiacum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Cestrum aurantiacum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cestrum aurantiacum is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Cestrum aurantiacum Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Cestrum aurantiacum physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cestrum aurantiacum height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Cestrum aurantiacum are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Cestrum aurantiacum flower color: Gold
- Cestrum aurantiacum leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Cestrum aurantiacum
Care of Devils Backbone and Cestrum aurantiacum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cestrum aurantiacum pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Cestrum aurantiacum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.