Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Madagascar
Types
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Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
moist forests, Slopes
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-13
Sunset Zone
-
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacterial leaf scorch, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cold, Cough, Emetic, gonorrhoea, Kidney problems, Pectoral, Swelling, Vomiting
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as preservative
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
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER pensylvanicum
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Moosewood, striped maple, moose maple
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
धारीदार मेपल
Devil's Backbone
In German
gestreifte Ahorn
Devil's Backbone
In French
érable rayé
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
arce rayado
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
ριγέ σφενδάμου
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
plátano listrada
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
paski klonu
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
alba acernis
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Aceraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Moosewood Tree and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Moosewood Tree and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Moosewood Tree and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moosewood Tree season is and Devils Backbone season is . The type of soil for Moosewood Tree is Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moosewood Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Moosewood Tree and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Moosewood Tree and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Moosewood Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Moosewood Tree and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Moosewood Tree flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Moosewood Tree leaf color: Light Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Moosewood Tree and Devils Backbone
Care of Moosewood Tree and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moosewood 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 Moosewood 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.