Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
North America
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
3-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Chokecherry
In German
Devil's Backbone
Chokecherry
In French
Backbone du Diable
Chokecherry
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Chokecherry
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Chokecherry
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Chokecherry
In Latin
Narum diaboli
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Crassulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Chokecherry
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Chokecherry? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Chokecherry. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Chokecherry 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 Chokecherry 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 Chokecherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Chokecherry
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Chokecherry Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Chokecherry are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Devils Backbone and Chokecherry
Care of Devils Backbone and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.