Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Central Asia, India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Quercus acutissima
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 18-8-3 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Astringent
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
Used as a dyestuff, Used as a thickening in stews, used for fuel and charcoal, Used for making black dye
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
QUERCUS acutissima
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Sawtooth Oak
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Sawtooth Oak
In German
Devil's Backbone
Sägezahn- Eiche
In French
Backbone du Diable
Sawtooth Oak
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
diente de sierra de roble
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
πριονωτή Oak
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Sawtooth Oak
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
piłokształtny Oak
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Quercus acutissima
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Fagoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Sawtooth Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Sawtooth Oak? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Sawtooth Oak. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Sawtooth Oak 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 Sawtooth Oak 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 Sawtooth Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Sawtooth Oak
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Sawtooth Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Sawtooth Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sawtooth Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Sawtooth Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sawtooth Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Sawtooth Oak Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Sawtooth Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sawtooth Oak height is 1,070.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Sawtooth Oak are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Sawtooth Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Sawtooth Oak leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Yellow green
Care of Devils Backbone and Sawtooth Oak
Care of Devils Backbone and Sawtooth Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sawtooth Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Sawtooth Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.