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About Devils Backbone and Copperleaf

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Shrub
Shrub

Origin

Madagascar
Melanesia

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Number of Varieties

812
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1310-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm240.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm180.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Red, Green, Copper

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Reniform

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
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Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Birds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
ACALYPHA wilkesiana

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Copperleaf

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Copperleaf

In German

Devil's Backbone
Copperleaf

In French

Backbone du Diable
Copperleaf

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
copperleaf

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Copperleaf

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Copperleaf

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
CopperLeaf

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Copperleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Euphorbiales

Family

Crassulaceae
Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Acalypha

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Acalypheae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

2000462
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Copperleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Copperleaf? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Copperleaf. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Copperleaf

Season and care of Devils Backbone and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.

Devils Backbone and Copperleaf Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Copperleaf are as follows:

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

  • Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper

  • Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze

Care of Devils Backbone and Copperleaf

Care of Devils Backbone and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.