Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-9
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
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
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fabales
Family
Crassulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Cercideae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Caesalpinioideae
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.