Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Wildlife
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
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
BETULA nigra
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
River Birch
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
River Birch
In German
Devil's Backbone
Fluss Birch
In French
Backbone du Diable
Birch river
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
river Birch
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
ποταμός Birch
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
river Birch
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Rzeka Birch
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Betula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and River Birch
Season and care of Devils Backbone and River Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and River Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and River Birch Physical Information
Devils Backbone and River Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and River Birch are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Devils Backbone and River Birch
Care of Devils Backbone and River Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer River Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.