Devils Backbone

Sasanqua

About Devils Backbone and Sasanqua

Devils Backbone

Sasanqua

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Origin

Madagascar

Japan

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

815

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-137-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Black, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

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

Elliptic

Thorns

✔ ✘

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

✔ ✘

Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

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

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

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

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides

CAMELLIA sasanqua

Common Name

Devil's Backbone

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone

sasanqua

In German

Devil's Backbone

sasanqua

In French

Backbone du Diable

sasanqua

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo

sasanqua

In Greek

Devil's Backbone

sasanqua

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo

Sasankya

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła

Sasankya

In Latin

Narum diaboli

Sasankya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Theales

Family

Crassulaceae

Theaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Camellia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

2000250

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Sasanqua

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Sasanqua

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

Devils Backbone and Sasanqua Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Sasanqua are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Sasanqua

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