Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Quercus lyrata
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
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
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bark
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
QUERCUS lyrata
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Overcup Oak
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Overcup ओक
In German
Devil's Backbone
Overcup Oak
In French
Backbone du Diable
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Overcup Roble
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Oryza
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Overcup Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Overcup Oak? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Overcup Oak. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Overcup Oak
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Overcup Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Overcup Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Overcup Oak Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Overcup Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Overcup Oak are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Overcup Oak
Care of Devils Backbone and Overcup Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.