Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Madagascar
Types
Not Avaialble
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Secondary
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Rose
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced organic fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew, Spot anthracnose
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Scale Insects, Snails
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Odontalgic, Stomachic
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for flooring, cabinet making
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
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA macrophylla
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Bigleaf Magnolia, Large-leaved Cucumber Tree, Umbrella Tree
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
मैगनोलिया
Devil's Backbone
In German
Umbrella Tree
Devil's Backbone
In French
Umbrella Tree
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Árbol de paraguas
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Umbrella Tree
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Árvore de guarda-chuva
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Umbrella Tree
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
O lignum
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Malpighiales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Magnolioideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Tree and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Umbrella Tree and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Tree and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Tree is Clay, Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Tree and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Umbrella Tree and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Tree and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Umbrella Tree flower color: White
Umbrella Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green and Silver
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Umbrella Tree and Devils Backbone
Care of Umbrella Tree and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Umbrella 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.