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About Devils Backbone and Quiver Tree

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Succulent

Origin

Madagascar
Southern Africa, South Africa

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Number of Varieties

81
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1310-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-10

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm-
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm40.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Lemon yellow

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Blue Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Succulent

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Very Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
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, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Whole plant

Other Uses

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

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
ALOE dichotoma

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Kokerboom Quiver Tree

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
तरकश ट्री

In German

Devil's Backbone
Köcherbaum

In French

Backbone du Diable
Quiver Tree

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Árbol de la aljaba

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
φαρέτρα Δέντρο

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Árvore do quiver

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Quiver Drzewo

In Latin

Narum diaboli
pharetram ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Asparagales

Family

Crassulaceae
Aloaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Aloe

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Asphodeloideae

Number of Species

2000500
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Quiver Tree

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Quiver Tree

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

Devils Backbone and Quiver Tree Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Quiver Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Quiver Tree height is - and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Quiver Tree are as follows:

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

  • Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow

  • Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Quiver Tree

Care of Devils Backbone and Quiver Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quiver Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.