Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Madagascar
North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Ornamental Tree
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Slopes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
2-7
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
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
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Stem Planting
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
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
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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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.