Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Madagascar
Types
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Gold
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CECROPIA obtusifolia
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
तुरही ट्री
Devil's Backbone
In German
Trompete Baum
Devil's Backbone
In French
Trompette Arbre
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Árbol de trompeta
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
τρομπέτα Tree
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Árvore de trombeta
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Trąbka Drzewo
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Tuba ligno
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Cecropiaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cecropia obtusifolia
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Trumpet Tree and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Trumpet Tree and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Trumpet Tree and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Trumpet Tree and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Trumpet Tree and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Trumpet Tree and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Trumpet Tree and Devils Backbone
Care of Trumpet Tree and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, 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 Trumpet 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.