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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Shrub

Origin

Madagascar
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Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Angel's Trumpet

Number of Varieties

87
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-138-14
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-7

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm180.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm120.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

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Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Light Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Trumpet

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
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Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs good drainage

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial 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

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Confusion, Headache

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Leaves

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
BRUGMANSIA 'Frosty Pink'

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Angel's Trumpet

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Brugmansia

In German

Devil's Backbone
Brugmansia

In French

Backbone du Diable
Brugmansia

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Brugmansia

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Brugmansia

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Brugmansia

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Brugmansia

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Brugmansia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Solanales

Family

Crassulaceae
Solanaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Brugmansia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Datureae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Solanoideae

Number of Species

20007
1 27800
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Difference Between Devils Backbone and Brugmansia

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Importance of Devils Backbone and Brugmansia

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Compare Facts of Devils Backbone vs Brugmansia

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