Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
South America, Brazil
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Tabebuia
In German
Devil's Backbone
Tabebuia
In French
Backbone du Diable
Tabebuia
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Tabebuia
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Tabebuia
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Tabebuia
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Tabebuia
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Tabebuia
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Tabebuia? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Tabebuia. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Tabebuia 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 Tabebuia 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 Tabebuia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Tabebuia
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabebuia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Tabebuia Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Tabebuia are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Tabebuia
Care of Devils Backbone and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.