Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Madagascar
Types
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Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Dry Forest, tropical environments
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sky Blue, Indigo
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
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
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Bursera graveolens
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
पालो सेंटो
Devil's Backbone
In German
Palo Santo
Devil's Backbone
In French
palo santo
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
palo santo
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
palo santo
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
palo santo
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
palo santo
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
S. Palo
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Palo Santo and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Palo Santo and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Palo Santo and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palo Santo season is Spring and Summer and Devils Backbone season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Palo Santo and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Palo Santo and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Palo Santo and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
Palo Santo leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Palo Santo and Devils Backbone
Care of Palo Santo and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo 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.