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About Devils Backbone and Magnolia Tree

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Tree

Origin

Madagascar
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Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria

Number of Varieties

819
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-136-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
9-6

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 cm460.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm370.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose

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, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
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Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
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
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
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
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Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
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Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
Treatment of Dark Spots

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
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

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
हिम चम्पा

In German

Devil's Backbone
Magnolienbaum

In French

Backbone du Diable
magnolia

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
árbol de magnolia

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Magnolia δέντρο

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
magnólia

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
magnolia drzewa

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Magnolia lignum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Magnoliales

Family

Crassulaceae
Magnoliaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Magnolia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
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Number of Species

2000210
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Magnolia Tree

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Magnolia Tree

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

Devils Backbone and Magnolia Tree Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Magnolia Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Magnolia Tree are as follows:

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

  • Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose

  • Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Magnolia Tree

Care of Devils Backbone and Magnolia Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Magnolia Tree 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 Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.