Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
China, Korea
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Castanea mollissima
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
disturbed sites, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
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
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Gloxinieae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Cassidinae
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.