Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
3-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Crassulaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Hippocastanoideae
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.