Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Camellia sinensis var. sinensis
Camellia sinensis var. assamica
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
7-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Moth, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Diabetes, High cholestrol, Kidney Stones, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Preferably used as black tea, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CAMELLIA sinensis
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Tea, Tea Camellia
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
चाय के पौधे
In German
Devil's Backbone
Teepflanze
In French
Backbone du Diable
usine de thé
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
planta del té
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
φυτό του τσαγιού
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
planta do chá
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Herbata roślin
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Tea herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Ericales
Family
Crassulaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Tea Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Tea Plant? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Tea Plant. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Tea Plant 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 Tea Plant 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 Tea Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Tea Plant
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Tea Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Tea Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tea Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Tea Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tea Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Tea Plant Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Tea Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tea Plant height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Tea Plant are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Tea Plant flower color: White and Yellow
- Tea Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Tea Plant
Care of Devils Backbone and Tea Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tea Plant pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tea Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.