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About Devils Backbone and Mulga Tree

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Tree

Origin

Madagascar
Australia

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Acacia aneura, Corkwood

Number of Varieties

815
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1310-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-10

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm550.00 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
Lemon yellow

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Gray Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Blue Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Long Narrow

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Slow

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
Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively

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
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Insects, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

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
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Butterflies

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Leaves, Root
Flowers, Sap, Seeds

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
ACACIA aneura

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Mulga, True Mulga

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Mulga

In German

Devil's Backbone
Mulga

In French

Backbone du Diable
Mulga

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Mulga

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
mulga

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Mulga

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Mulga

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Mulga

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Fabales

Family

Crassulaceae
Fabaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Acacia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae
-

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
-

Number of Species

200030
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Mulga Tree

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Mulga Tree

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

Devils Backbone and Mulga Tree Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Mulga Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Mulga Tree are as follows:

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

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

  • Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow

  • Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Mulga Tree

Care of Devils Backbone and Mulga Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.