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About Devils Backbone and Red Maple Tree

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Tree

Origin

Madagascar
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford

Number of Varieties

8120
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Forests, Wide range of ecological site

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-133-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
9-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm1,220.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm1,220.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Red

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Red, Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Maple shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

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

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Wet Site, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

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
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
-

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife

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
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
ACER rubrum

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
लाल मेपल के पेड़

In German

Devil's Backbone
Red Maple Tree

In French

Backbone du Diable
Red Maple Tree

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Árbol de arce rojo

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Red Maple Tree

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Árvore de bordo vermelho

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Red Maple Tree

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Rubrum Maple ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Sapindales

Family

Crassulaceae
Aceraceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Acer

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
-

Number of Species

2000128
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Red Maple Tree

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Red Maple Tree

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

Devils Backbone and Red Maple Tree Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Red Maple Tree are as follows:

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

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

  • Red Maple Tree flower color: Red

  • Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Red Maple Tree

Care of Devils Backbone and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Maple Tree pruning is done 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 Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.