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Devils Backbone
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Monterey Pine
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About Devils Backbone and Monterey Pine

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Tree

Origin

Madagascar
California, Mexico

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine

Number of Varieties

85
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone

9-137-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
9-7

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm2,440.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm300.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
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Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Pinnate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
-

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
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Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter

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, Alkaline

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 in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
very little fertilizers at a time

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
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Flower Petal Number

Single
-

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
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Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Sap, Wood

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
PINUS radiata

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Monterey Pine

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
मोंटेरी पाइन

In German

Devil's Backbone
Monterey-Kiefer

In French

Backbone du Diable
Monterey Pine

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
El pino de Monterrey

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Monterey Pine

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Monterey Pine

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Monterey Pine

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Pine

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Pinales

Family

Crassulaceae
Pinaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Pinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Pinoideae

Number of Species

20006
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Monterey Pine

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Monterey Pine

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

Devils Backbone and Monterey Pine Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Monterey Pine are as follows:

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

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

  • Monterey Pine flower color:

  • Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Monterey Pine

Care of Devils Backbone and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.