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Devils Backbone
Copperleaf
About Copperleaf and Devils Backbone


What is
Life Span
Perennial   
Annual   
Type
Shrub   
Shrub   
Origin
Madagascar   
Melanesia   
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia   
Not available   
Number of Varieties
8   
99+
Not Available   
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions   
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13   
10-15   
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
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 cm   
99+
240.00 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
30.00 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta   
Red, Green, Copper   
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   
Fruit Color
Not Available   
Not Available   
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
No   
No   
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
No   
Yes   
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   
Not Available   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No   
No   
Edible Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No   
No   
Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   
Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   
Showy Bark
No   
No   
Foliage Texture
Bold   
Bold   
Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
Sometimes   
No   
Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   
Attracts
Hummingbirds   
Birds, Not Available   
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
No   
No   
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
No   
Yes   
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   
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
2000   
9
462   
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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.

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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:

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.

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