Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Madagascar
Caribbean
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-14
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Light 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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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
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, Late Winter
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
occasional watering once established
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
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Diarrhea, Dizziness, High blood pressure, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Anemia, Antibacterial, Bronchitis, Cancer, Candidiasis, Detox
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
HANDROANTHUS heptaphyllus
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Pink Tabebuia, Pink Trumpet Tree
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
pink trumpert tree
In German
Devil's Backbone
Rosa Baum Trnpert
In French
Backbone du Diable
Rose Arbre Trnpert
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Pink Trnpert Árbol
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Ροζ Tree Trnpert
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Rosa da árvore Trnpert
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Różowe Drzewo Trnpert
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Pink arbor Trnpert
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Pink Trumpet Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Pink Trumpet Tree? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Pink Trumpet Tree. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Pink Trumpet Tree 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 Pink Trumpet Tree 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 Pink Trumpet Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Pink Trumpet Tree
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Pink Trumpet Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Pink Trumpet Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Pink Trumpet Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Pink Trumpet Tree Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Pink Trumpet Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pink Trumpet Tree height is 200.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Pink Trumpet Tree are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Pink Trumpet Tree flower color: Pink and Rose
- Pink Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Pink Trumpet Tree
Care of Devils Backbone and Pink Trumpet Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Trumpet Tree 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 Pink Trumpet Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.