Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Chitalpa tashkentensis
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
7-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
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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
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
X CHITALPA tashkentensis
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Chitalpa
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Chitalpa संयंत्र
In German
Devil's Backbone
Chitalpa Pflanze
In French
Backbone du Diable
plante Chitalpa
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
planta Chitalpa
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
φυτό Chitalpa
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
planta Chitalpa
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Chitalpa roślin
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Chitalpa herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Chitalpa
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Chitalpa is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Chitalpa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chitalpa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Chitalpa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chitalpa is Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Chitalpa Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Chitalpa physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chitalpa height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Chitalpa are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Chitalpa flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Lavender
- Chitalpa leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Chitalpa
Care of Devils Backbone and Chitalpa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chitalpa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning and Requires very little pruning. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chitalpa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.