Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
gardens, old gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Light Green, Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Gold, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Does not require regular watering, Do not water excessively, 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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
STYRAX japonicus
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Japanese Snowbell
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Japanese Snowbell
In German
Devil's Backbone
Japanese Snowbell
In French
Backbone du Diable
Japanese Snowbell
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Japanese Snowbell
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Japanese Snowbell
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Japanese Snowbell
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Japanese Snowbell
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Japanese Snowbell
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Ericales
Family
Crassulaceae
Styracaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Japanese Snowbell
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Japanese Snowbell? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Japanese Snowbell. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Japanese Snowbell 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 Snowbell 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 Snowbell and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Japanese Snowbell
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Japanese Snowbell is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Japanese Snowbell Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Snowbell season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Snowbell is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Snowbell is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Japanese Snowbell Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Japanese Snowbell physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Japanese Snowbell height is 610.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Japanese Snowbell are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Japanese Snowbell flower color: White
- Japanese Snowbell leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Japanese Snowbell
Care of Devils Backbone and Japanese Snowbell include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Snowbell 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 Snowbell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.