Devils Backbone

Pride of India

About Devils Backbone and Pride of India

Devils Backbone

Pride of India

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Madagascar

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

815

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1310-13

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24

H1, H2

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm610.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm910.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown, Chocolate

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

Red, Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Red, Copper

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Oval to egg shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Seedlings, Spores

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Leaves

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides

LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa

Common Name

Devil's Backbone

Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone

जरुल

In German

Devil's Backbone

Königinblume

In French

Backbone du Diable

lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo

Banabá Plant

In Greek

Devil's Backbone

Lagerstroemia speciosa

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo

Resedá-gigante

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła

Lagerstremia wspaniała

In Latin

Narum diaboli

Lagerstroemia speciosa

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Myrtales

Family

Crassulaceae

Lythraceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Lagerstroemia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

200030

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Pride of India

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Pride of India

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

Devils Backbone and Pride of India Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Pride of India are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Pride of India

Care of Devils Backbone and Pride of India include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.