Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Madagascar
Northwestern United States, Canada
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Lowland, Moist Soils, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-7
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sienna
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, when new, water every 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Armillaria root rot, Bark beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Bronchitis, Cold, Cough, Fever, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Branch, Inner Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Dugout canoes, Making deodorants, Medicinal oil, Paper pulp, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an insecticide, Used to make baskets
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
THUJA plicata
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Giant Arborvitae, Green Giant Arborvitae, Western Arborvitae, Western Red Cedar
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Pacific redcedar
In German
Devil's Backbone
Riesen-Lebensbaum
In French
Backbone du Diable
Thuja plicata
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Thuja plicata
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Thuja plicata
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Thuja plicata
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Żywotnik olbrzymi
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Thuja plicata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Pinales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Western Red Cedar
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Western Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Western Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Western Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Western Red Cedar is Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Western Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Western Red Cedar Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Western Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Western Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Western Red Cedar are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Western Red Cedar flower color: Light Yellow
- Western Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Western Red Cedar
Care of Devils Backbone and Western Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Western Red Cedar 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 Western Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.