Abutilon

Devils Backbone

About Abutilon and Devils Backbone

Abutilon

Devils Backbone

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Origin

Brazil

Madagascar

Types

Abutilon Hybridum Abutilon Megapotamicum Abutilon Palmeri

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

2008

0 40000

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Habitat

Grassland, Rocky areas

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-109-13

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Foliage Texture

Medium

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Lung Problems

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

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

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical

Abutilon

Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Malpighiales

Family

Malvaceae

Crassulaceae

Genus

Abutilon

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Malveae

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

2002000

1 27800

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Properties of Abutilon and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Abutilon and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Abutilon and Devils Backbone. Abutilon doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Abutilon does not have fragrant flowers. Abutilon has allergic reactions like and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abutilon and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Abutilon and Devils Backbone

Season and care of Abutilon and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.

Abutilon and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Abutilon and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of Abutilon and Devils Backbone

Care of Abutilon and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.