Pohutukawa

Devils Backbone

About Pohutukawa and Devils Backbone

Pohutukawa

Devils Backbone

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

New Zealand

Madagascar

Types

Metrosideros excelsa

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Coastal Regions, hedge rows, Woodlands

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-129-13

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24

H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

910.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Crimson

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Dark Green, Gray

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Gray

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Gray

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Gray

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Acicular

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Dysentry

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Wood

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Application in Furniture

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

pohutukawa

Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Malpighiales

Family

Myrtaceae

Crassulaceae

Genus

Metrosideros

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

122000

1 27800

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Properties of Pohutukawa and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Pohutukawa and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Pohutukawa and Devils Backbone. Pohutukawa doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Pohutukawa does not have fragrant flowers. Pohutukawa has allergic reactions like and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like . 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 Pohutukawa and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pohutukawa and Devils Backbone

Season and care of Pohutukawa and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Pohutukawa and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pohutukawa season is Spring and Summer and Devils Backbone season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pohutukawa is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pohutukawa is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.

Pohutukawa and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Pohutukawa and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Pohutukawa height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pohutukawa and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Pohutukawa flower color: Red and Crimson
Pohutukawa leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Gray
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of Pohutukawa and Devils Backbone

Care of Pohutukawa and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pohutukawa 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 Pohutukawa 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.