Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Madagascar
Western United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, California, Canada, Mexico
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Pinus ponderosa
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
3-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Keep the Soil well drained
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
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
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antiseptic, Boils, Expectorant, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Furniture, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
PINUS ponderosa
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Ponderosa Pine
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
ponderosa pine
In German
Devil's Backbone
ponderosa-Kiefer
In French
Backbone du Diable
pin ponderosa
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
pino ponderosa
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Ponderosa πεύκα
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
ponderosa pine
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
sosna
In Latin
Narum diaboli
pinus ponderosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Pinales
Family
Crassulaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Ponderosa Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Ponderosa Pine? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Ponderosa Pine. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Ponderosa Pine 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 Ponderosa Pine 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 Ponderosa Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Ponderosa Pine
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Ponderosa Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Ponderosa Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ponderosa Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Ponderosa Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ponderosa Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Ponderosa Pine Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Ponderosa Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ponderosa Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Ponderosa Pine are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Ponderosa Pine flower color:
- Ponderosa Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Ponderosa Pine
Care of Devils Backbone and Ponderosa Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ponderosa Pine 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 Ponderosa Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.