Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Madagascar
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
River side
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
9-13
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Devil's Backbone
In German
Eukalyptus
Devil's Backbone
In French
Eucalyptus
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Eucalipto
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Malpighiales
Family
Myrtaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Euphorbia
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Eucalyptus and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Eucalyptus and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Eucalyptus and Devils Backbone. Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Eucalyptus does not have fragrant flowers. Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems. 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 Eucalyptus and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Devils Backbone season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Eucalyptus and Devils Backbone
Care of Eucalyptus and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.