Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-9
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
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
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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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Magnoliales
Family
Crassulaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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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.