Tiger Tree

Devils Backbone

About Tiger Tree and Devils Backbone

Tiger Tree

Devils Backbone

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus, Shrub

Shrub

Origin

Southern Africa, South Africa

Madagascar

Types

Couma macrocarpa

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Bushlands, Upland savannas

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-159-13

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24

H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

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

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Mealy bugs, Soft scales

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

pollinators

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Ground Cover

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Sap

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Container, useful as a ground cover

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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia pseudocactus

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Common Name

Tiger Tree

Devil's Backbone

In Hindi

टाइगर ट्री

Devil's Backbone

In German

Tiger Tree

Devil's Backbone

In French

Tiger Tree

Backbone du Diable

In Spanish

Tiger Tree

El espinazo del diablo

In Greek

Tiger Tree

Devil's Backbone

In Portuguese

Tiger Tree

Espinha do Diabo

In Polish

Tiger Tree

Kręgosłup diabła

In Latin

tigris lignum

Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Crassulaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

20002000

1 27800

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Properties of Tiger Tree and Devils Backbone

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

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Season and Care of Tiger Tree and Devils Backbone

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

Tiger Tree and Devils Backbone Physical Information

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

Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Tiger Tree leaf color:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of Tiger Tree and Devils Backbone

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