Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
New Jersey tea,Maritime ceanothus,Ceanothus connivens
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Rocky Mountains, Scrubs
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Club - shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Formal Garden
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CEANOTHUS 'Concha'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Wild lilac
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Wild Lilac
In German
Devil's Backbone
Säckelblumen
In French
Backbone du Diable
Wild Lilac
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Ceanothus
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Wild Lilac
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Ceanothus
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Wild Lilac
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Wild Lilac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Crassulaceae
Rhamnaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Ceanothus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Wild Lilac
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Wild Lilac? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Wild Lilac. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Wild Lilac 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 Wild Lilac 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 Wild Lilac and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Wild Lilac
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Wild Lilac is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Wild Lilac Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Lilac season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Wild Lilac is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Lilac is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Wild Lilac Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Wild Lilac physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Wild Lilac height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Wild Lilac are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Wild Lilac flower color: White
- Wild Lilac leaf color: Lemon yellow
Care of Devils Backbone and Wild Lilac
Care of Devils Backbone and Wild Lilac include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Lilac 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 Wild Lilac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.