Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
7-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
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 green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Wintersweet
In German
Devil's Backbone
Wintersweet
In French
Backbone du Diable
Wintersweet
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
wintersweet
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Wintersweet
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
wintersweet
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Wintersweet
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Wintersweet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Chimonanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Wintersweet
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Wintersweet? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Wintersweet. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Wintersweet 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 Wintersweet 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 Wintersweet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Wintersweet
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Wintersweet is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Wintersweet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wintersweet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Wintersweet Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Wintersweet physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Wintersweet are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
- Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Wintersweet
Care of Devils Backbone and Wintersweet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Wintersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.