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Devils Backbone
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About Devils Backbone and Paper Birch

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Shrub
Tree

Origin

Madagascar
North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Alaska, Canada

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Ornamental Tree

Number of Varieties

830
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Slopes, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-132-7
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
7-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

Habit

Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm1,520.00 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
Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Light Yellow, Gold

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Egg-shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
-

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

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

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
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

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
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
-

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Cold, Cough, Gout, Laxative, Rheumatism, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Leaves, Wood

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Sometimes used for making wine

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
BETULA papyrifera

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Paper Birch

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Paper birch

In German

Devil's Backbone
Papierbirke

In French

Backbone du Diable
Le bouleau à papier

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
abedul de papel

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
σημύδα χαρτί

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
vidoeiro de papel

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
brzoza papieru

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Paper betula

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Fagales

Family

Crassulaceae
Betulaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
-

Number of Species

200060
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Paper Birch

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Paper Birch

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

Devils Backbone and Paper Birch Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Paper Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Paper Birch height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Paper Birch are as follows:

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

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

  • Paper Birch flower color: Yellow

  • Paper Birch leaf color: Light Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Paper Birch

Care of Devils Backbone and Paper Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Paper Birch 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 Paper Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.