Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Humid climates, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Malpighiales
Magnoliales
Family
Crassulaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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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.