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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

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About Devils Backbone and Texas Redbud

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Tree

Origin

Madagascar
South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Cercis canadensis var. texensis

Number of Varieties

825
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-136-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
9-6

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm460.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm370.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Green, Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Cordate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
-

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Birds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
-

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
Cercis canadensis

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Texas Redbud

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Texas Redbud

In German

Devil's Backbone
Texas Redbud

In French

Backbone du Diable
Texas Redbud

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Texas Redbud

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Τέξας κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Texas Redbud

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Texas Redbud

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Texas Redbud

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Fabales

Family

Crassulaceae
Fabaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Cercideae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

200010
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Texas Redbud

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Texas Redbud

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

Devils Backbone and Texas Redbud Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Texas Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Texas Redbud are as follows:

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

  • Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta

  • Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum

Care of Devils Backbone and Texas Redbud

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