Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Melanesia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Medium
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
BREYNIA disticha
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Snow Bush
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
बर्फ बुश
In German
Devil's Backbone
Schnee Bush
In French
Backbone du Diable
neige Bush
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
nieve Bush
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
χιόνι Μπους
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
neve de Bush
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Śnieg Bush
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Euphorbiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Antidesmatoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Snow Bush
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Snow Bush? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Snow Bush. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Snow Bush
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Snow Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Snow Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Snow Bush is Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Snow Bush Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Snow Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Snow Bush are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Snow Bush flower color: Green
- Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Care of Devils Backbone and Snow Bush
Care of Devils Backbone and Snow Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.