Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Australia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Araucaria heterophylla
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
-
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Pinales
Family
Crassulaceae
Araucariaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Araucaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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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.