Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Western Asia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
broad, flat
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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, 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 dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
मीठी चेरी
In German
Devil's Backbone
Süße Kirsche
In French
Backbone du Diable
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Cereja doce
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Narum diaboli
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Crassulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Sweet Cherry. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Devils Backbone and Sweet Cherry
Care of Devils Backbone and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.