Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Madagascar
Types
Acacia aneura, Corkwood
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACACIA aneura
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Mulga, True Mulga
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Mulga
Devil's Backbone
In German
Mulga
Devil's Backbone
In French
Mulga
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Mulga
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
mulga
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Mulga
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Mulga
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Mulga
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Malpighiales
Family
Fabaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Mulga Tree and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Mulga Tree and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Mulga Tree and Devils Backbone. Mulga Tree doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Mulga Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Mulga Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching and Vomiting and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching 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 Mulga Tree and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mulga Tree and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Mulga Tree and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Mulga Tree and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mulga Tree season is Spring and Devils Backbone season is Spring. The type of soil for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mulga Tree and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Mulga Tree and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mulga Tree and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Mulga Tree and Devils Backbone
Care of Mulga Tree and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mulga 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.