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Ylang-Ylang and Devils Backbone


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Shrub  
Tree  

Origin
Madagascar  
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia  

Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia  
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.  

Number of Varieties
8  
99+
3  

Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions  
Humid climates, Lowland  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13  
10-15  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
12-9  

Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24  
H1, H2, 24  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
90.00 cm  
99+
910.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
30.00 cm  
99+
370.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta  
Light Yellow  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Black  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy  
Green, Light 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  
Long Linear  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

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  
Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought, Salt  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings  
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water  
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Average Water  

In Winter
Average Water  
Ample 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  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Prune in winter, Prune to control growth  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
Fertilizer every month during spring  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Healthy tree  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought, Salt  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Sometimes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Hummingbirds  
Birds  

Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems  
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
-  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms  
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine  

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root  
Flowers  

Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical  
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides  
CANANGA odorata  

Common Name
Devil's Backbone  
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang  

In Hindi
Devil's Backbone  
Ylang-Ylang  

In German
Devil's Backbone  
Ylang-Ylang  

In French
Backbone du Diable  
Ylang-Ylang  

In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo  
Ylang-Ylang  

In Greek
Devil's Backbone  
Ylang-Ylang  

In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo  
Ylang-Ylang  

In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła  
Jagodlin  

In Latin
Narum diaboli  
Ylang-Ylang  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Spermatophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Dicotyledonae  

Order
Malpighiales  
Magnoliales  

Family
Crassulaceae  
Annonaceae  

Genus
Euphorbia  
Cananga  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Magnoliids  

Tribe
Euphorbieae  
-  

Subfamily
Euphorbioideae  
-  

Number of Species
2000  
12
50  

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Difference Between Devils Backbone and Ylang-Ylang

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Importance of Devils Backbone and Ylang-Ylang

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Compare Facts of Devils Backbone vs Ylang-Ylang

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