Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Brown, Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
इमली का पेड़
In German
Devil's Backbone
Tamarinde
In French
Backbone du Diable
tamarinier
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
tamarindo
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
tamarindo
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Narum diaboli
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fabales
Family
Crassulaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Detarieae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Devils Backbone and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Tamarind tree
Care of Devils Backbone and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.