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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Norfolk Island Pine
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About Devils Backbone and Norfolk Island Pine

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Tree

Origin

Madagascar
Australia

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Araucaria heterophylla

Number of Varieties

81
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Subtropical forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-139-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
11-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm2,440.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm460.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Green

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Green

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
Needle like

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

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

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Tip cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between 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, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Anthracnose, Branch Droop, Root rot, Yellow Leaves

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

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
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
-

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Leaves, Root
Whole plant, Wood

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
ARAUCARIA heterophylla

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Norfolk Island Pine

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
नोरफोक द्वीप पाइन

In German

Devil's Backbone
Norfolk-Insel Pine

In French

Backbone du Diable
Norfolk Île Pine

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Norfolk Pine Island

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Νησί Νόρφολκ Pine

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Ilha Norfolk Pine

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Norfolk Pine

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Insula Norfolk Pinus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Pinales

Family

Crassulaceae
Araucariaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Araucaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-

Tribe

Euphorbieae
-

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
-

Number of Species

200013
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Norfolk Island Pine

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Norfolk Island Pine

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

Devils Backbone and Norfolk Island Pine Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Norfolk Island Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Norfolk Island Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Norfolk Island Pine are as follows:

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

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

  • Norfolk Island Pine flower color: Green

  • Norfolk Island Pine leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Norfolk Island Pine

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