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Devils Backbone
White Mulberry
About White Mulberry and Devils Backbone


What is
Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  
Type
Shrub  
Tree  
Origin
Madagascar  
China  
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia  
Morus alba, Morus alba 'Pendula'  
Number of Varieties
8  
99+
2  
99+
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions  
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13  
4-8  
AHS Heat Zone
-  
8-1  
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
Habit
Upright/Erect  
Upright/Erect  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
90.00 cm  
99+
-  
Minimum Width
30.00 cm  
99+
7.80 cm  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta  
Yellow  
Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  
Fruit Color
-  
White  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy  
Green  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green  
Green  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green  
Yellow  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green  
-  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate  
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Fall  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  
Growth Rate
Fast  
Very Fast  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate  
Early Spring  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  
Tolerances
Drought  
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction  
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Ground  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water  
Needs small amount of water  
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, 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  
Apply 10-10-10 amount  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Armillaria root rot, Bacterial Blight  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  
Facts
Flowers
Showy  
Insignificant  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  
Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Bold  
Medium  
Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
Sometimes  
Sometimes  
Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  
Attracts
Hummingbirds  
Insects, Silkworms  
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic  
Pollen, Severe allergen  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
-  
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems  
Hair-growth, Skin whitening  
Edible Uses
No  
Yes  
Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms  
Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Odontalgic  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root  
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves  
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  
As a tea substitute, Used as a thickener in soups, 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  
Shade Trees, Street Trees  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides  
MORUS alba  
Common Name
Devil's Backbone  
White Mulberry  
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone  
सफेद शहतूत  
In German
Devil's Backbone  
Weiß Mulberry  
In French
Backbone du Diable  
Mûrier blanc  
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo  
White Mulberry  
In Greek
Devil's Backbone  
Λευκή Μουριά  
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo  
Branco Mulberry  
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła  
Biały Mulberry  
In Latin
Narum diaboli  
Morus alba  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Malpighiales  
Urticales  
Family
Crassulaceae  
Moraceae  
Genus
Euphorbia  
Morus  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
-  
Tribe
Euphorbieae  
Moreae  
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae  
-  
Number of Species
2000  
12
150  
99+
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Properties of Devils Backbone and White Mulberry

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and White Mulberry

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

Devils Backbone and White Mulberry Physical Information

Devils Backbone and White Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas White Mulberry height is - and width 7.80 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and White Mulberry are as follows:

Care of Devils Backbone and White Mulberry

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

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