Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Prunus domestica
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Forest margins, Forests, Mountains, Scrubs, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Blue, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Crown gall, Peach Leaf Curl, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
PRUNUS salicina
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Japanese Plum
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Japanese Plum
In German
Devil's Backbone
japanische Pflaumen
In French
Backbone du Diable
prune japonaise
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
ciruelo japonés
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Ιαπωνικά Plum
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
ameixa japonesa
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
japoński Plum
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Plum Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Aquifoliales
Family
Crassulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Japanese Plum
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Japanese Plum? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Japanese Plum. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Japanese Plum 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 Japanese Plum 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 Japanese Plum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Japanese Plum
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Japanese Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Japanese Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Japanese Plum Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Japanese Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Japanese Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Japanese Plum are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Japanese Plum flower color: White
- Japanese Plum leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Japanese Plum
Care of Devils Backbone and Japanese Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Plum 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 Japanese Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.