Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Madagascar
Types
sand pear,Taiwanese pear,Japanese Apple Pear
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
low mountains, warm rainy
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow and lance shape
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Febrifuge, Nervine, Pectoral
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS pyrifolia
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Asian Pear
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Asian Pear
Devil's Backbone
In German
Nashi-Birne
Devil's Backbone
In French
Nashi
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Asian pear
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Asian pear
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Pera-nashi
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Grusza chińska
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Asian pear
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Rosaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Asian Pear and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Asian Pear and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Asian Pear and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asian Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asian Pear is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asian Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Asian Pear and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Asian Pear and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Asian Pear height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Asian Pear and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Care of Asian Pear and Devils Backbone
Care of Asian Pear and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asian Pear pruning is done 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 Asian Pear 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.