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About Devils Backbone and Ylang-Ylang

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Tree

Origin

Madagascar
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.

Number of Varieties

83
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Humid climates, Lowland

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1310-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-9

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm910.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm370.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Long Linear

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
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
Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Average Water

In Winter

Average Water
Ample Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

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
Prune in winter, Prune to control growth

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilizer every month during spring

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Healthy tree

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Salt

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Birds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
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Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Flowers

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
CANANGA odorata

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Ylang-Ylang

In German

Devil's Backbone
Ylang-Ylang

In French

Backbone du Diable
Ylang-Ylang

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Ylang-Ylang

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Ylang-Ylang

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Ylang-Ylang

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Jagodlin

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Ylang-Ylang

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae

Order

Malpighiales
Magnoliales

Family

Crassulaceae
Annonaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Cananga

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
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Number of Species

200050
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Ylang-Ylang

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Ylang-Ylang

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

Devils Backbone and Ylang-Ylang Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Ylang-Ylang physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Ylang-Ylang are as follows:

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

  • Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow

  • Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Ylang-Ylang

Care of Devils Backbone and Ylang-Ylang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.