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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Ohio Buckeye
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About Devils Backbone and Ohio Buckeye

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Tree

Origin

Madagascar
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Aesculus glabra

Number of Varieties

81
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-133-7
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
7-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Habit

Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm910.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm760.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Tan, Sienna

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Orange, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Compound

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
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

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
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

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

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

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
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Birds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Fruits

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
AESCULUS glabra

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Ohio Buckeye

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
ओहियो बकेये

In German

Devil's Backbone
Ohio buckeye

In French

Backbone du Diable
marronnier de l'Ohio

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Ohio castaño de indias

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Οχάιο Buckeye

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Ohio Buckeye

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Ohio kasztan

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Ohio buckeye

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Sapindales

Family

Crassulaceae
Hippocastanaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Aesculus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

200019
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Ohio Buckeye

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Ohio Buckeye

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

Devils Backbone and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:

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

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

  • Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory

  • Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Ohio Buckeye

Care of Devils Backbone and Ohio Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ohio Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.