Magnolia Tree

Devils Backbone

About Magnolia Tree and Devils Backbone

Magnolia Tree

Devils Backbone

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

Madagascar

Types

Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

198

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-99-13

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm90.00 cm

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Minimum Width

370.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Treatment of Dark Spots

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Common Name

Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia

Devil's Backbone

In Hindi

हिम चम्पा

Devil's Backbone

In German

Magnolienbaum

Devil's Backbone

In French

magnolia

Backbone du Diable

In Spanish

árbol de magnolia

El espinazo del diablo

In Greek

Magnolia δέντρο

Devil's Backbone

In Portuguese

magnólia

Espinha do Diabo

In Polish

magnolia drzewa

Kręgosłup diabła

In Latin

Magnolia lignum

Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Magnoliales

Malpighiales

Family

Magnoliaceae

Crassulaceae

Genus

Magnolia

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

2102000

1 27800

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Properties of Magnolia Tree and Devils Backbone

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

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Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Devils Backbone

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

Magnolia Tree and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Magnolia Tree and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of Magnolia Tree and Devils Backbone

Care of Magnolia Tree and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Magnolia Tree 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.