Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Star Shaped
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early 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, Alkaline
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
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Silver Maple
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Silver Maple
In German
Devil's Backbone
Silver Maple
In French
Backbone du Diable
érable argenté
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
arce plateado
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
plátano de prata
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Silver Maple
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Acer
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Crassulaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Acereae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Silver Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Silver Maple? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Silver Maple. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Silver Maple 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 Silver Maple 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 Silver Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Silver Maple
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Silver Maple Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Silver Maple are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Silver Maple
Care of Devils Backbone and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.