Devils Backbone

Flowering Dogwood

About Devils Backbone and Flowering Dogwood

Devils Backbone

Flowering Dogwood

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Madagascar

Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-135-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

Habit

Upright/Erect

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm550.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm490.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Burgundy

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Cold climate, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam, Moist, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Fertilize in early spring, Mulch

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Narum diaboli

Cornus florida

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Cornales

Family

Crassulaceae

Cornaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Cornus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

200060

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Flowering Dogwood

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Flowering Dogwood

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

Devils Backbone and Flowering Dogwood Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Flowering Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Flowering Dogwood are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Flowering Dogwood

Care of Devils Backbone and Flowering Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flowering Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.