Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
Madagascar
Types
-
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-13
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
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
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Snow Bush
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
Devil's Backbone
In German
Schnee Bush
Devil's Backbone
In French
neige Bush
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
nieve Bush
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Malpighiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Snow Bush and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Snow Bush and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Snow Bush and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Snow Bush and Devils Backbone
Care of Snow Bush and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush 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.