Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southwestern United States, Texas
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Sophora secundiflora
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Arid Habitats, riparian zones
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
11-15
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Drought Tolerant
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Poisonous
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fabales
Family
Crassulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Faboideae
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.
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.