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Norfolk Island Pine and Devils Backbone


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Shrub  
Tree  

Origin
Madagascar  
Australia  

Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia  
Araucaria heterophylla  

Number of Varieties
8  
99+
1  

Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions  
Subtropical forests  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13  
9-11  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
11-1  

Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24  
H1, H2, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Pyramidal  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
90.00 cm  
99+
2,440.00 cm  
14

Minimum Width
30.00 cm  
99+
460.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta  
Green  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Green  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green  
Dark Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate  
Needle like  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate  
Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings  
Tip cutting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water  
Allow to dry out slightly between watering  

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, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

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

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Anthracnose, Branch Droop, Root rot, Yellow Leaves  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Fine  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Sometimes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Hummingbirds  
-  

Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree  

Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems  
-  

Edible Uses
No  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms  
-  

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root  
Whole plant, Wood  

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

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides  
ARAUCARIA heterophylla  

Common Name
Devil's Backbone  
Norfolk Island Pine  

In Hindi
Devil's Backbone  
नोरफोक द्वीप पाइन  

In German
Devil's Backbone  
Norfolk-Insel Pine  

In French
Backbone du Diable  
Norfolk Île Pine  

In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo  
Norfolk Pine Island  

In Greek
Devil's Backbone  
Νησί Νόρφολκ Pine  

In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo  
Ilha Norfolk Pine  

In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła  
Norfolk Pine  

In Latin
Narum diaboli  
Insula Norfolk Pinus  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Coniferophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Pinopsida  

Order
Malpighiales  
Pinales  

Family
Crassulaceae  
Araucariaceae  

Genus
Euphorbia  
Araucaria  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
-  

Tribe
Euphorbieae  
-  

Subfamily
Euphorbioideae  
-  

Number of Species
2000  
12
13  
99+

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Difference Between Devils Backbone and Norfolk Island Pine

If you are confused whether Devils Backbone or Norfolk Island Pine are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Devils Backbone and Norfolk Island Pine Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Devils Backbone are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Norfolk Island Pine fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Devils Backbone and Norfolk Island Pine if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Devils Backbone and Norfolk Island Pine

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Devils Backbone and Norfolk Island Pine. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Devils Backbone and Norfolk Island Pine as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Devils Backbone is Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation and Intestinal worms whereas of Norfolk Island Pine is . Devils Backbone has beauty benefits as follows: Skin Problems while Norfolk Island Pine has beauty benefits as follows: Skin Problems.

Compare Facts of Devils Backbone vs Norfolk Island Pine

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