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Devils Backbone
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About Devils Backbone and Scarlet Oak

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Tree

Origin

Madagascar
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Quercus coccinea

Number of Varieties

8370
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-135-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
9-4

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm1,830.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm1,220.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
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Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Brown, Sienna

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Red, Crimson, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Oval, Bristle-tipped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, 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
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

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
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Anthracnose, Leaf Blister, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
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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
-

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Birds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Seeds

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for cabinet makers

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
QUERCUS coccinea

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Scarlet Oak

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Scarlet Oak

In German

Devil's Backbone
Scarlet Oak

In French

Backbone du Diable
Scarlet Oak

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Scarlet roble

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Scarlet Oak

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Scarlet Oak

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Scarlet Oak

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Quercus coccinea

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Fagales

Family

Crassulaceae
Fagaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Quercus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
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Number of Species

2000600
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Scarlet Oak

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Scarlet Oak

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

Devils Backbone and Scarlet Oak Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Scarlet Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Scarlet Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Scarlet Oak are as follows:

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

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

  • Scarlet Oak flower color:

  • Scarlet Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Scarlet Oak

Care of Devils Backbone and Scarlet Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scarlet 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 Scarlet Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.