Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Madagascar
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Dry Forest, Hillside, Roadsides
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
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
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Stem Cutting
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
Average
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
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Grown for shade, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
TABEBUIA rosea
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Mayflower, Pink Poui, Rosy Trumpet Tree
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
बसंत रानी
Devil's Backbone
In German
rosa poui
Devil's Backbone
In French
poui rose
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
poui rosa
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
ροζ poui
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
poui rosa
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
różowy poui
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Pink poui
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Malpighiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Tabebuia rosea and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Tabebuia rosea and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia rosea and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia rosea season is Spring and Devils Backbone season is Spring. The type of soil for Tabebuia rosea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia rosea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabebuia rosea and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Tabebuia rosea and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia rosea height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia rosea and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Tabebuia rosea flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Tabebuia rosea 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 Tabebuia rosea and Devils Backbone
Care of Tabebuia rosea and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia rosea 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 Tabebuia rosea 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.