Devils Backbone

Texas Mountain Laurel

About Devils Backbone and Texas Mountain Laurel

Devils Backbone

Texas Mountain Laurel

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Madagascar

Southwestern United States, Texas

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Sophora secundiflora

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

Arid Habitats, riparian zones

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1311-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24

8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Purple, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Drought Tolerant

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Butterflies

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Poisonous

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Flowers, Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

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

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides

SOPHORA secundiflora

Common Name

Devil's Backbone

Texas Mountain Laurel

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone

Texas Mountain Laurel

In German

Devil's Backbone

Meskalbohne

In French

Backbone du Diable

Calia secundiflora

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo

Texas Mountain Laurel

In Greek

Devil's Backbone

Texas Mountain Laurel

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo

Texas Mountain Laurel

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła

Texas Mountain Laurel

In Latin

Narum diaboli

Texas Mountain Laurel

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Fabales

Family

Crassulaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Sophora

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Faboideae

Number of Species

20006

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Texas Mountain Laurel

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Texas Mountain Laurel

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

Devils Backbone and Texas Mountain Laurel Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Texas Mountain Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Texas Mountain Laurel are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Texas Mountain Laurel flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Texas Mountain Laurel leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Texas Mountain Laurel

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