Devils Backbone

China Doll

About Devils Backbone and China Doll

Devils Backbone

China Doll

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Madagascar

Southeastern Asia, China

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Radermachera sinica

Number of Varieties

817

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1310-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm490.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Green, 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

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Abdominal distension, Inflammation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Leaves

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides

RADERMACHERA sinica

Common Name

Devil's Backbone

China Doll

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone

चीनी गुड़िया पेड़

In German

Devil's Backbone

Zimmeresche

In French

Backbone du Diable

china doll

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo

china doll

In Greek

Devil's Backbone

δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo

china árvore boneca

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła

China Doll drzewo

In Latin

Narum diaboli

Sinis pupa ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Lamiales

Family

Crassulaceae

Bignoniaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Radermachera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Tecomeae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

200017

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and China Doll

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and China Doll

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

Devils Backbone and China Doll Physical Information

Devils Backbone and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and China Doll are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Devils Backbone and China Doll

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