Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Madagascar
New Zealand
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Metrosideros excelsa
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Red, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
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
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Used as Christmas tree, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Astringent, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
METROSIDEROS excelsa
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
New Zealand Christmas Tree, Pohutukawa
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
pohutukawa
In German
Devil's Backbone
pohutukawa
In French
Backbone du Diable
pohutukawa
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
pohutukawa
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
pohutukawa
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
pohutukawa
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
pohutukawa
In Latin
Narum diaboli
pohutukawa
Order
Malpighiales
Myrtales
Family
Crassulaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Metrosideros
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Pohutukawa
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Pohutukawa? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Pohutukawa. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Pohutukawa 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 Pohutukawa 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 Pohutukawa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Pohutukawa
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Pohutukawa is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Pohutukawa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pohutukawa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Pohutukawa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pohutukawa is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Pohutukawa Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Pohutukawa physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pohutukawa height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Pohutukawa are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Pohutukawa flower color: Red and Crimson
- Pohutukawa leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Gray
Care of Devils Backbone and Pohutukawa
Care of Devils Backbone and Pohutukawa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pohutukawa 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 Pohutukawa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.