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Devils Backbone
Crapemyrtle
About Crapemyrtle and Devils Backbone


What is
Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  
Type
Shrub  
Tree  
Origin
Madagascar  
-  
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia  
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa  
Number of Varieties
8  
99+
50  
99+
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions  
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13  
6-10  
AHS Heat Zone
-  
10-6  
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24  
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21  
Habit
Upright/Erect  
Upright/Erect  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
90.00 cm  
99+
610.00 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
30.00 cm  
99+
300.00 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta  
Red  
Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  
Fruit Color
-  
Green, Brown  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy  
Dark Green, Burgundy  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green  
Dark Green, Burgundy  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green  
Burgundy, Dark Red  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green  
-  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate  
Cylindrical  
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  
Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate  
Summer, Late Summer  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  
Tolerances
Drought  
Drought, Soil Compaction  
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Ground  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings  
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water  
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season  
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  
Clay, Loam  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  
Facts
Flowers
Showy  
Showy  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  
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  
Yes  
Foliage Texture
Bold  
Medium  
Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
Sometimes  
No  
Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  
Attracts
Hummingbirds  
Birds  
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic  
allergic reaction, Asthma  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems  
-  
Edible Uses
No  
No  
Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms  
-  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root  
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks  
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture  
Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides  
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'  
Common Name
Devil's Backbone  
Hybrid Crapemyrtle  
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone  
क्रेप मेहंदी  
In German
Devil's Backbone  
Crapemyrtle  
In French
Backbone du Diable  
Crapemyrtle  
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo  
Crapemyrtle  
In Greek
Devil's Backbone  
Crapemyrtle  
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo  
Crapemyrtle  
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła  
Crapemyrtle  
In Latin
Narum diaboli  
Crapemyrtle  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Spermatophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Malpighiales  
Myrtales  
Family
Crassulaceae  
Lythraceae  
Genus
Euphorbia  
Lagerstroemia  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
Euphorbieae  
Lagerstroemieae  
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae  
Lagerstroemieae  
Number of Species
2000  
12
50  
99+
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Crapemyrtle

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Crapemyrtle

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

Devils Backbone and Crapemyrtle Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Crapemyrtle are as follows:

Care of Devils Backbone and Crapemyrtle

Care of Devils Backbone and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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