Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Morus alba, Morus alba 'Pendula'
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria root rot, Bacterial Blight
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Insects, Silkworms
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen, Severe allergen
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair-growth, Skin whitening
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Odontalgic
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make baskets
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
MORUS alba
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
White Mulberry
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
सफेद शहतूत
Devil's Backbone
In German
Weiß Mulberry
Devil's Backbone
In French
Mûrier blanc
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
White Mulberry
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Λευκή Μουριά
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Branco Mulberry
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Biały Mulberry
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Morus alba
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Malpighiales
Family
Moraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of White Mulberry and Devils Backbone
Season and care of White Mulberry and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about White Mulberry and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Mulberry season is Fall and Devils Backbone season is Fall. The type of soil for White Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
White Mulberry and Devils Backbone Physical Information
White Mulberry and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. White Mulberry height is - and width 7.80 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of White Mulberry and Devils Backbone are as follows:
White Mulberry flower color: Yellow
White Mulberry leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of White Mulberry and Devils Backbone
Care of White Mulberry and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Mulberry 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 White Mulberry 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.