Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Pistacia chinensis
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Mountains, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Red, Blue, Green, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Red, Orange, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Insects, Red blotch, Rodent
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Furniture, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used in biomass, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
PISTACIA chinensis
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Chinese Mastic, Chinese Pistachio
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
चीनी पिस्ता
In German
Devil's Backbone
chinesische Pistazie
In French
Backbone du Diable
pistache chinois
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
pistacho chino
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Κινέζοι Φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Pistache chinês
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Chiński Pistacje
In Latin
Narum diaboli
LENTISCUS Chinese
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Crassulaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Chinese Pistachio
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Chinese Pistachio is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Chinese Pistachio Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Pistachio season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Pistachio is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Pistachio is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Chinese Pistachio Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Chinese Pistachio physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chinese Pistachio height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Chinese Pistachio are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Chinese Pistachio flower color: Red and Green
- Chinese Pistachio leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Chinese Pistachio
Care of Devils Backbone and Chinese Pistachio include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Pistachio 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 Chinese Pistachio needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.