Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
North America, United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Texas Redbud
Eastern Redbud
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Forest margins, gardens, Open Plains, open Woodlands, orchards, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-6
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CERCIS canadensis var. texensis 'Oklahoma'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Oklahoma Redbud, Texas Redbud
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
ओकलाहोमा Redbud
In German
Devil's Backbone
Oklahoma Redbud
In French
Backbone du Diable
Oklahoma Redbud
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Oklahoma Redbud
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Οκλαχόμα κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Oklahoma Redbud
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Oklahoma Redbud
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Oklahoma Redbud
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fabales
Family
Crassulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Cercideae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Oklahoma Redbud
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Oklahoma Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Oklahoma Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oklahoma Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Oklahoma Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Oklahoma Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Oklahoma Redbud Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Oklahoma Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Oklahoma Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Oklahoma Redbud are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Oklahoma Redbud flower color: Magenta, Fuchsia and Rose
- Oklahoma Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple and Plum
Care of Devils Backbone and Oklahoma Redbud
Care of Devils Backbone and Oklahoma Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oklahoma Redbud 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 Oklahoma Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.