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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Rhododendron Arboreum
Rhododendron Arboreum



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About Devils Backbone and Rhododendron Arboreum

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Tree

Origin

Madagascar
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi

Number of Varieties

85
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-137-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
9-6

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm910.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm300.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Red, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

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

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

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
Reduce water once established

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
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
Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in winter, Mulch

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Phytophthora, Thripes

Plant Tolerance

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
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Butterflies

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
antimicrobial, Cancer, Dermatitis

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
RHODODENDRON arboreum

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
लाल बुरांश

In German

Devil's Backbone
Rhododendron arboreum

In French

Backbone du Diable
Rhododendron arboreum

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
arboreum rododendro

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Rhododendron arboreum

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
arboreum Rhododendron

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
różanecznik drzewiasty

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Prunus arborea

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Ericales

Family

Crassulaceae
Ericaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Rhododendron

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
-

Number of Species

20001000
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Rhododendron Arboreum

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Rhododendron Arboreum

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

Devils Backbone and Rhododendron Arboreum Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Rhododendron Arboreum physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Rhododendron Arboreum are as follows:

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

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

  • Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink

  • Rhododendron Arboreum leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Rhododendron Arboreum

Care of Devils Backbone and Rhododendron Arboreum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhododendron Arboreum pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron Arboreum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.