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About Devils Backbone and Umbrella Tree

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Tree

Origin

Madagascar
North America, United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Not Avaialble

Number of Varieties

8100
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Secondary

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-135-8
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
8-5

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm910.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm910.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Rose

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Oblong

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
-

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week

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
Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced organic fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew, Spot anthracnose

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
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Scale Insects, Snails

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Odontalgic, Stomachic

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Bark

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
MAGNOLIA macrophylla

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Bigleaf Magnolia, Large-leaved Cucumber Tree, Umbrella Tree

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
मैगनोलिया

In German

Devil's Backbone
Umbrella Tree

In French

Backbone du Diable
Umbrella Tree

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Árbol de paraguas

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Umbrella Tree

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Árvore de guarda-chuva

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Umbrella Tree

In Latin

Narum diaboli
O lignum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Magnoliales

Family

Crassulaceae
Magnoliaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Magnolia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Magnolioideae

Number of Species

20003
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Umbrella Tree

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Umbrella Tree

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

Devils Backbone and Umbrella Tree Physical Information

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

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

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

  • Umbrella Tree flower color: White

  • Umbrella Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green and Silver

Care of Devils Backbone and Umbrella Tree

Care of Devils Backbone and Umbrella Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Umbrella Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.