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About Devils Backbone and Sourwood

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Tree

Origin

Madagascar
Southeastern United States

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Tree

Number of Varieties

8-
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-135-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
9-3

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Upright/Erect
Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm460.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm370.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Red, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Oblong to ablanceolate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer

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

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic

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
Nitrate based fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Beetles

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
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

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
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Bark, Leaves

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
OXYDENDRUM arboreum

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Sourwood

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Sourwood

In German

Devil's Backbone
Sourwood

In French

Backbone du Diable
Sourwood

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Sourwood

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Sourwood

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Sourwood

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Sourwood

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Sourwood

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Ericales

Family

Crassulaceae
Ericaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Oxydendrum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Oxydendreae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Vaccinioideae

Number of Species

20001
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Sourwood

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Sourwood

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

Devils Backbone and Sourwood Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Sourwood physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Sourwood are as follows:

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

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

  • Sourwood flower color: White

  • Sourwood leaf color: Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Sourwood

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