Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Devil's Backbone
Lichtnussbaum
In French
Backbone du Diable
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Euphorbiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Aleurites
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Crotonoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Kukui
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Kukui? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Kukui. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Kukui 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 Kukui 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 Kukui and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Kukui
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Kukui Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Kukui are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Devils Backbone and Kukui
Care of Devils Backbone and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.