Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Madagascar
Types
-
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
Devil's Backbone
In German
Applemint Baum
Devil's Backbone
In French
Applemint Arbre
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mentheae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Applemint and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Applemint and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Applemint and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Applemint and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Applemint and Devils Backbone
Care of Applemint and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Applemint 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.