Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
jiujiangense, horizontale
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Yellow green
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
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, 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
-
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
ACER buergerianum
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Trident Maple
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
In German
Devil's Backbone
Trident-Ahorn
In French
Backbone du Diable
Trident Maple
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
arce de Trident
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Trident Maple
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
bordo Trident
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Trident klon
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Trident Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Crassulaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Trident Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Trident Maple? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Trident Maple. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Trident Maple 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 Trident Maple 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 Trident Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Trident Maple
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
Devils Backbone and Trident Maple Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Trident Maple are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Trident Maple
Care of Devils Backbone and Trident Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.