Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Origin
Madagascar
Southern Africa
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Gray 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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
ALOE arborescens
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
चमेली
In German
Devil's Backbone
Jasmin
In French
Backbone du Diable
Jasmin
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Hortensia
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Jasmin
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Jasmin
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Jasmin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Crassulaceae
Aloaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Jasminium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Jasmineae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Jasmine
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Jasmine Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Jasmine are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Jasmine flower color: Pale White and White
- Jasmine leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Jasmine
Care of Devils Backbone and Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.