Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
Madagascar
Types
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Humid climates, Lowland
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 in winter, Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CANANGA odorata
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Ylang-Ylang
Devil's Backbone
In German
Ylang-Ylang
Devil's Backbone
In French
Ylang-Ylang
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Ylang-Ylang
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Ylang-Ylang
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Ylang-Ylang
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Jagodlin
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Ylang-Ylang
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Malpighiales
Family
Annonaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Ylang-Ylang and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Ylang-Ylang and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Ylang-Ylang and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ylang-Ylang season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ylang-Ylang and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Ylang-Ylang and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ylang-Ylang and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow
Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Ylang-Ylang and Devils Backbone
Care of Ylang-Ylang and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.