Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Madagascar
Not Available
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud rot, Cadang-cadang, Coconut bug, Coconut foliar decay, Coconut scale, Ganoderma butt rot, Gray leaf blight, Lethal bole rot, Lethal yellowing, Mealybugs, nutfall, Red ring nematode, Stem bleeding disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a vegetable oil
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, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Devil's Backbone
Kokospalme
In French
Backbone du Diable
Cocotier
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
El cocotero
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Coqueiro
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Narum diaboli
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Arecales
Family
Crassulaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Cocoeae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Coconut Tree
Care of Devils Backbone and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.