Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
8-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
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
Requires regular 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
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
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Emetic, Headache, Laxative, Stomach pain, Sunburn, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, 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
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
PARKINSONIA 'Desert Museum'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Desert Museum Palo Verde, Palo Verde
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Palo Verde
In German
Devil's Backbone
Palo Verde
In French
Backbone du Diable
Palo Verde
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Palo Verde
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Palo verde
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Palo Verde
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Palo Verde
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Palo Viride
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fabales
Family
Crassulaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Parkinsonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Palo Verde
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Palo Verde? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Palo Verde. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Palo Verde 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 Palo Verde 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 Palo Verde and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Palo Verde
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Palo Verde is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Palo Verde Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Palo Verde season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Palo Verde is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Palo Verde is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Palo Verde Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Palo Verde physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Palo Verde height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Palo Verde are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Palo Verde flower color: Yellow
- Palo Verde leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Palo Verde
Care of Devils Backbone and Palo Verde include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Palo Verde 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 Palo Verde needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.