Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Upland soils
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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 Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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, 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 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Emetic, Headache, Laxative, Stomach pain, Sunburn, Wounds
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PARKINSONIA 'Desert Museum'
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Desert Museum Palo Verde, Palo Verde
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Palo Verde
Devil's Backbone
In German
Palo Verde
Devil's Backbone
In French
Palo Verde
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Palo Verde
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Palo verde
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Palo Verde
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Palo Verde
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Palo Viride
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Malpighiales
Family
Fabaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Parkinsonia
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Palo Verde and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Palo Verde and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Palo Verde and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palo Verde season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Palo Verde is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Palo Verde is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Palo Verde and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Palo Verde and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Palo Verde height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Palo Verde and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Palo Verde flower color: Yellow
Palo Verde leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Palo Verde and Devils Backbone
Care of Palo Verde and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palo Verde 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 Verde 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.