Texas Mountain Laurel

Devils Backbone

About Texas Mountain Laurel and Devils Backbone

Texas Mountain Laurel

Devils Backbone

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

Southwestern United States, Texas

Madagascar

Types

Sophora secundiflora

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Arid Habitats, riparian zones

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-159-13

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Blue Violet

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Drought Tolerant

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Poisonous

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Seeds, Wood

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

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

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SOPHORA secundiflora

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Common Name

Texas Mountain Laurel

Devil's Backbone

In Hindi

Texas Mountain Laurel

Devil's Backbone

In German

Meskalbohne

Devil's Backbone

In French

Calia secundiflora

Backbone du Diable

In Spanish

Texas Mountain Laurel

El espinazo del diablo

In Greek

Texas Mountain Laurel

Devil's Backbone

In Portuguese

Texas Mountain Laurel

Espinha do Diabo

In Polish

Texas Mountain Laurel

Kręgosłup diabła

In Latin

Texas Mountain Laurel

Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Malpighiales

Family

Fabaceae

Crassulaceae

Genus

Sophora

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

62000

1 27800

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Properties of Texas Mountain Laurel and Devils Backbone

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

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Season and Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Devils Backbone

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

Texas Mountain Laurel and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Texas Mountain Laurel and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Mountain Laurel and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Texas Mountain Laurel flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Texas Mountain Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Devils Backbone

Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Mountain Laurel 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 Texas Mountain Laurel 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.