Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Madagascar
Types
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Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Rainforest
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light 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
-
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, 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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
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
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, High blood pressure, Nausea, Vomiting
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, Bronchitis, Cancer, Candidiasis, Detox
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS heptaphyllus
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Pink Tabebuia, Pink Trumpet Tree
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
pink trumpert tree
Devil's Backbone
In German
Rosa Baum Trnpert
Devil's Backbone
In French
Rose Arbre Trnpert
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Pink Trnpert Árbol
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Ροζ Tree Trnpert
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Rosa da árvore Trnpert
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Różowe Drzewo Trnpert
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Pink arbor Trnpert
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Tecomeae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
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Euphorbioideae
Properties of Pink Trumpet Tree and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Pink Trumpet Tree and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Pink Trumpet Tree and Devils Backbone. Pink Trumpet Tree doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Trumpet Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Trumpet Tree has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, High blood pressure, Nausea and Vomiting and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, High blood pressure, Nausea 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 Pink Trumpet Tree and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pink Trumpet Tree and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Pink Trumpet Tree and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Trumpet Tree and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Trumpet Tree season is Spring and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Trumpet Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Trumpet Tree and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Pink Trumpet Tree and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Trumpet Tree height is 200.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Trumpet Tree and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Pink Trumpet Tree flower color: Pink and Rose
Pink Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Pink Trumpet Tree and Devils Backbone
Care of Pink Trumpet Tree and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Trumpet Tree 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 Pink Trumpet 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.