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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Chinese Chestnut
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About Devils Backbone and Chinese Chestnut

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Tree

Origin

Madagascar
China, Korea

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Castanea mollissima

Number of Varieties

820
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
disturbed sites, Forest edges

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-134-8
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
8-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Upright/Erect
Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm1,220.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm1,220.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Light Yellow, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Light Green, Chartreuse

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Gold, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Lobed

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering
Adequately

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Beetles, Leafhoppers

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
-

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
-

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Low calories, Nutrients

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
CASTANEA mollissima

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Chinese Chestnut

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
चीनी अखरोट

In German

Devil's Backbone
chinesische Kastanie

In French

Backbone du Diable
châtaignier chinois

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Castaño chino

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Κινέζικο κάστανο

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
castanha chinesa

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Kasztan chiński

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Chinese Chestnut

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Fagales

Family

Crassulaceae
Fagaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Castanea

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Gloxinieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Cassidinae

Number of Species

200015
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Chinese Chestnut

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Chinese Chestnut

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

Devils Backbone and Chinese Chestnut Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Chinese Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Chinese Chestnut are as follows:

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

  • Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory

  • Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Chinese Chestnut

Care of Devils Backbone and Chinese Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, 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 Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.