Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Australia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
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Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Eucalyptus
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Eucalyptus
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
नीलगिरी
In German
Devil's Backbone
Eukalyptus
In French
Backbone du Diable
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Eucalipto
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Eucalipto
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Eukaliptus
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Eucalyptus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Myrtales
Family
Crassulaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Eucalyptus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe
Euphorbieae
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Myrtoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Eucalyptus
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Eucalyptus? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Eucalyptus. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Eucalyptus 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 Eucalyptus 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 Eucalyptus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eucalyptus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Eucalyptus
Care of Devils Backbone and Eucalyptus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.