Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Western United States, California
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
occasional watering once established
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave 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
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CERCIS occidentalis
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
California Redbud, Western Redbud
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Western Redbud
In German
Devil's Backbone
West Redbud
In French
Backbone du Diable
Redbud Western
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Redbud Occidental
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Redbud ocidental
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Zachodnia Redbud
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Western Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fabales
Family
Crassulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Cercideae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Caesalpinioideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Western Redbud
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Western Redbud? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Western Redbud. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Western Redbud 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 Western Redbud 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 Western Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Western Redbud
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Western Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Western Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Western Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Western Redbud Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Western Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Western Redbud are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
- Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Care of Devils Backbone and Western Redbud
Care of Devils Backbone and Western Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Western Redbud 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 Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.