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Devils Backbone
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Crapemyrtle
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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Tree

Origin

Madagascar
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Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa

Number of Varieties

850
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-136-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

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10-6

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm610.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm300.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Red

Flower Color Modifier

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Bicolor

Fruit Color

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Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Burgundy, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Cylindrical

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
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season

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
Clay, Loam

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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, 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
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Birds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
allergic reaction, Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Hybrid Crapemyrtle

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
क्रेप मेहंदी

In German

Devil's Backbone
Crapemyrtle

In French

Backbone du Diable
Crapemyrtle

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Crapemyrtle

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Crapemyrtle

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Crapemyrtle

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Crapemyrtle

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Crapemyrtle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Myrtales

Family

Crassulaceae
Lythraceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Lagerstroemia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Lagerstroemieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Lagerstroemieae

Number of Species

200050
1 27800
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Difference Between Devils Backbone and Crapemyrtle

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Importance of Devils Backbone and Crapemyrtle

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Compare Facts of Devils Backbone vs Crapemyrtle

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