Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Morus nigra, Black Mulberry
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-13
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
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Orange, Yellow Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Bronze, Orange Red, Gray
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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, 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
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
Alternaria leaf blight, Annosus Root Rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Nutritive
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, 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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Morus alba
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
White mulberry, Mulberry
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
शहतूत
Devil's Backbone
In German
Maulbeere
Devil's Backbone
In French
Mûre
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Mora
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Μούρο
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
amoreira
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Morwa
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
moro
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Malpighiales
Family
Fagaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Mulberry and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Mulberry and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Mulberry and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mulberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mulberry and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Mulberry and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Mulberry height is 1,000.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mulberry and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Mulberry flower color: Red and Yellow green
Mulberry leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Mulberry and Devils Backbone
Care of Mulberry and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mulberry 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 Mulberry 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.