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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Shrub

Origin

Madagascar
China

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis

Number of Varieties

81
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-137-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
9-4

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm300.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm180.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Acuminate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
-

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply

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
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Frost

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
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
-

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Ornamental use

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
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Flowers

Other Uses

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

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Winter Sweet Japanese allspice

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Wintersweet

In German

Devil's Backbone
Wintersweet

In French

Backbone du Diable
Wintersweet

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
wintersweet

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Wintersweet

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
wintersweet

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Wintersweet

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Wintersweet

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
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Family

Crassulaceae
Calycanthaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Chimonanthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
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Number of Species

200011
1 27800
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Difference Between Devils Backbone and Wintersweet

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