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About Devils Backbone and Trumpet Tree

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Tree

Origin

Madagascar
Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa

Number of Varieties

830
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1310-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-8

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm910.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm300.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Light Yellow, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Ivory

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, 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
Trumpet

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
-

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting

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
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
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
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
-

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Sometimes
Sometimes

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
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
CECROPIA obtusifolia

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
तुरही ट्री

In German

Devil's Backbone
Trompete Baum

In French

Backbone du Diable
Trompette Arbre

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Árbol de trompeta

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
τρομπέτα Tree

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Árvore de trombeta

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Trąbka Drzewo

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Tuba ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Rosales

Family

Crassulaceae
Cecropiaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Cecropia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Cecropia obtusifolia

Number of Species

200030
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Trumpet Tree

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Trumpet Tree

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

Devils Backbone and Trumpet Tree Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Trumpet Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Trumpet Tree are as follows:

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

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

  • Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold

  • Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Trumpet Tree

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