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About Jasmine and Devils Backbone


About Devils Backbone and Jasmine


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines  
Shrub  

Origin
Southern Africa  
Madagascar  

Types
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine  
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia  

Number of Varieties
100  
99+
8  
99+

Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods  
subtropical regions, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
9-13  

AHS Heat Zone
12-10  
-  

Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
H2, 13, 23, 24  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
180.00 cm  
99+
90.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
120.00 cm  
99+
30.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pale White, White  
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
-  

Fruit Color
Black, Brown  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Gray 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
Oblovate  
Ovate  

Thorns
Yes  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering  
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
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
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
Sometimes  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds  
Hummingbirds  

Allergy
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting  
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, small hedge  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser  
Skin Problems  

Edible Uses
No  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems  
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root  
Leaves, Root  

Other Uses
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance  
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical  
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ALOE arborescens  
Euphorbia tithymaloides  

Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia  
Devil's Backbone  

In Hindi
चमेली  
Devil's Backbone  

In German
Jasmin  
Devil's Backbone  

In French
Jasmin  
Backbone du Diable  

In Spanish
Hortensia  
El espinazo del diablo  

In Greek
υδραγεία  
Devil's Backbone  

In Portuguese
Jasmin  
Espinha do Diabo  

In Polish
Jasmin  
Kręgosłup diabła  

In Latin
Jasmin  
Narum diaboli  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Scrophulariales  
Malpighiales  

Family
Aloaceae  
Crassulaceae  

Genus
Jasminium  
Euphorbia  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Jasmineae  
Euphorbieae  

Subfamily
-  
Euphorbioideae  

Number of Species
200  
99+
2000  
12

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Properties of Jasmine and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Jasmine and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Jasmine and Devils Backbone. Jasmine has thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Jasmine does not have fragrant flowers. Jasmine has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Nausea and Vomiting and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Jasmine and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Jasmine and Devils Backbone

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

Jasmine and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Jasmine and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jasmine and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Care of Jasmine and Devils Backbone

Care of Jasmine and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jasmine 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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