Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, 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
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CODIAEUM variegatum
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Rushfoil, Croton
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
क्रोटोन प्लांट
In German
Devil's Backbone
Kroton
In French
Backbone du Diable
Croton
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Croton Planta
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Κρότωνα φυτών
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
cróton
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Kroto roślin
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Planta Croton
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Malpighiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Crotoneae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Croton
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Croton is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Croton Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Croton is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Croton Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Croton physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Croton are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Croton flower color: White and Yellow
- Croton leaf color: White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Care of Devils Backbone and Croton
Care of Devils Backbone and Croton include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.