Devils Backbone

Magnolia Liliifera

About Devils Backbone and Magnolia Liliifera

Devils Backbone

Magnolia Liliifera

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Madagascar

Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Magnolia angatensis, Magnolia beccarii, Magnolia championii

Number of Varieties

815

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

Wide range of ecological site

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1310-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm1,500.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm1,000.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Gold, White, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

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, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Treatment of Dark Spots

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Whole plant

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Magnolia liliifera

Common Name

Devil's Backbone

Egg magnolia

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone

Magnolia liliifera

In German

Devil's Backbone

Magnolia Liliifera

In French

Backbone du Diable

Magnolia Liliifera

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo

Magnolia Liliifera

In Greek

Devil's Backbone

Magnolia Liliifera

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo

Magnolia Liliifera

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła

Magnolia Liliifera

In Latin

Narum diaboli

Magnolia Liliifera

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Magnoliales

Family

Crassulaceae

Magnoliaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Magnolia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

200015

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Magnolia Liliifera

Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Magnolia Liliifera? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Magnolia Liliifera. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Magnolia Liliifera 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 Magnolia Liliifera 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 Magnolia Liliifera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Magnolia Liliifera

Season and care of Devils Backbone and Magnolia Liliifera is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Magnolia Liliifera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Magnolia Liliifera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Magnolia Liliifera is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Magnolia Liliifera is Acidic, Neutral.

Devils Backbone and Magnolia Liliifera Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Magnolia Liliifera physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Magnolia Liliifera height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,000.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Magnolia Liliifera are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Magnolia Liliifera flower color: Gold, White and Yellow
Magnolia Liliifera leaf color: Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Magnolia Liliifera

Care of Devils Backbone and Magnolia Liliifera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Magnolia Liliifera pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Magnolia Liliifera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.