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Devils Backbone
Ginkgo
About Ginkgo and Devils Backbone


What is
Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  
Type
Shrub  
Tree  
Origin
Madagascar  
China  
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia  
Ginkgo biloba  
Number of Varieties
8  
99+
1  
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions  
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13  
4-9  
AHS Heat Zone
-  
9-3  
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24  
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
Habit
Upright/Erect  
Upright/Erect  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
90.00 cm  
99+
460.00 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
30.00 cm  
99+
240.00 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta  
Yellow green  
Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  
Fruit Color
-  
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy  
Light Green, Yellow green  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green  
Green, Yellow green  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green  
Yellow, Gold  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green  
-  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate  
Bi-lobed  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  
Growth Rate
Fast  
Slow  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate  
Spring  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  
Tolerances
Drought  
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction  
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Ground  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings  
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water  
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, Sand  
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  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Red blotch  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  
Facts
Flowers
Showy  
Insignificant  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
No  
Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  
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  
Medium  
Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
Sometimes  
No  
Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  
Attracts
Hummingbirds  
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels  
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic  
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Bonsai  
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes  
Edible Uses
No  
Yes  
Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms  
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root  
Bark, Leaves, Seeds  
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil  
Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Sometimes  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides  
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'  
Common Name
Devil's Backbone  
Ginkgo  
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone  
बालकुवारी  
In German
Devil's Backbone  
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum  
In French
Backbone du Diable  
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus  
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo  
Gingo, Árbol de oro  
In Greek
Devil's Backbone  
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο  
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo  
Nogueira-do-Japão  
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła  
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny  
In Latin
Narum diaboli  
Gingko  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Ginkgophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Ginkgoopsida  
Order
Malpighiales  
Ginkgoales  
Family
Crassulaceae  
Ginkgoaceae  
Genus
Euphorbia  
Ginkgo  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Cycad  
Tribe
Euphorbieae  
-  
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae  
-  
Number of Species
2000  
12
40  
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Ginkgo

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Ginkgo

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

Devils Backbone and Ginkgo Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Ginkgo physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Ginkgo are as follows:

Care of Devils Backbone and Ginkgo

Care of Devils Backbone and Ginkgo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ginkgo 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 Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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