Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-7
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
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
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Ceiba pentandra
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
In German
Devil's Backbone
Kapok baum
In French
Backbone du Diable
Fromager
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Ceiba
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Ceiba
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Mafumeira
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Ceiba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Malvales
Family
Crassulaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Not Available
Properties of Devils Backbone and Kapok
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Kapok? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Kapok. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Kapok 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 Kapok 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 Kapok and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Kapok
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Kapok is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Kapok Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kapok season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Kapok is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Kapok Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Kapok physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Kapok are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Kapok flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Kapok leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Kapok
Care of Devils Backbone and Kapok include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.