Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Madagascar
Types
Acacia salicina, Acacia stenophylla
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Tropical Forests
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
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
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
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
-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Charcoal, Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used As Food
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACACIA salicina
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Cooba, Willow Acacia
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
willow acacia
Devil's Backbone
In German
Weiden Akazie
Devil's Backbone
In French
saule acacia
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
acacia sauce
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
ιτιά ακακίας
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
salgueiro de acácia
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
wierzba akacji
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
lignis salices
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Malpighiales
Family
Fabaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Willow Acacia and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Willow Acacia and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Willow Acacia and Devils Backbone. Willow Acacia doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Willow Acacia does not have fragrant flowers. Willow Acacia has allergic reactions like and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like . 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 Willow Acacia and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Willow Acacia and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Willow Acacia and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Acacia and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Acacia season is and Devils Backbone season is . The type of soil for Willow Acacia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Acacia is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Willow Acacia and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Willow Acacia and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Acacia height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Acacia and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Willow Acacia flower color: Yellow
Willow Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Willow Acacia and Devils Backbone
Care of Willow Acacia and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Willow Acacia 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 Willow Acacia 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.