Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
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
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Scale Insects, Snails
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Magnoliales
Family
Crassulaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Magnolioideae
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.