Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Wet Woods
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Rats, Squirrels
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Inflammation, Throat itching
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, 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
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA oldhamii
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Giant Timber Bamboo, Oldham's Bamboo
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Bānsa
Devil's Backbone
In German
Bambus
Devil's Backbone
In French
Bambou
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Bambú
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
μπαμπού
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
bambu
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Bambus
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Bamboo
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bambuseae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Giant Timber Bamboo and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Giant Timber Bamboo and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Timber Bamboo and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Timber Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Timber Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Timber Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Timber Bamboo and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Giant Timber Bamboo and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Timber Bamboo height is 1,000.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Timber Bamboo and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Giant Timber Bamboo flower color:
Giant Timber Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Giant Timber Bamboo and Devils Backbone
Care of Giant Timber Bamboo and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Timber Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Timber Bamboo 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.