Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Madagascar
Types
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS amomum
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
silky cornel
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Kinnikinnick
Devil's Backbone
In German
Kinnikinnick
Devil's Backbone
In French
Kinnikinnick
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Kinnikinnick
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Kinnikinnick
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Kinnikinnick
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Kinnikinnick
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Kinnikinnick
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Malpighiales
Family
Cornaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Kinnikinnick and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Kinnikinnick and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Kinnikinnick and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kinnikinnick season is Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kinnikinnick and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Kinnikinnick and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Kinnikinnick and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Kinnikinnick and Devils Backbone
Care of Kinnikinnick and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kinnikinnick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kinnikinnick 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.