Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
7-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
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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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
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
Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Ericales
Family
Crassulaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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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.