Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant, Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Madagascar
Laos, Southern China, Taiwan, Vietnam
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Rosa laevigata, Camellia Rose, Rosa cherokeensis
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Rosa laevigata
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Cherokee Rose
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Cherokee rose
In German
Devil's Backbone
Die Cherokee-Rose
In French
Backbone du Diable
Le rosier des Cherokees
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
rosa cherokee
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Cherokee rose
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Cherokee rose
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Cherokee rose
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Cherokee rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Crassulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Cherokee Rose
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Cherokee Rose? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Cherokee Rose. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Cherokee Rose 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 Cherokee Rose 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 Cherokee Rose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Cherokee Rose
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Cherokee Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Cherokee Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherokee Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Cherokee Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherokee Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Cherokee Rose Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Cherokee Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cherokee Rose height is 200.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Cherokee Rose are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Cherokee Rose flower color: White
- Cherokee Rose leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Cherokee Rose
Care of Devils Backbone and Cherokee Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherokee Rose 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 Cherokee Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.