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About Eucalyptus and Devils Backbone

Eucalyptus
Devils Backbone
About Devils Backbone and Eucalyptus


What is
Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   
Type
Shrubs, Trees   
Shrub   
Origin
Australia   
Madagascar   
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona   
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia   
Number of Varieties
700   
13
8   
99+
Habitat
River side   
subtropical regions, Tropical regions   
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10   
9-13   
AHS Heat Zone
10-1   
Not Available   
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   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2.50 cm   
99+
90.00 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
32.81 cm   
99+
30.00 cm   
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White   
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta   
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown   
Not Available   
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   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval   
Ovate   
Thorns
No   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   
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   
Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   
Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   
How to Plant?
Stem Planting   
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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   
Facts
Flowers
Yes   
Showy   
Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No   
No   
Edible Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   
Fragrant Fruit
Yes   
No   
Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
No   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   
Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   
Showy Bark
No   
No   
Foliage Texture
Medium   
Bold   
Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   
Evergreen
Yes   
No   
Invasive
No   
Sometimes   
Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   
Attracts
Birds   
Hummingbirds   
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems   
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   
Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Skin Problems   
Edible Uses
No   
No   
Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
Not Available   
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical   
Scientific Name
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   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Order
Myrtales   
Malpighiales   
Family
Myrtaceae   
Crassulaceae   
Genus
Eucalyptus   
Euphorbia   
Clade
Not Available   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Tribe
Eucalypteae   
Euphorbieae   
Subfamily
Myrtoideae   
Euphorbioideae   
Number of Species
700   
27
2000   
9
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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.

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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:

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.

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