Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Madagascar
Types
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Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-13
Sunset Zone
-
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Black Currant
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Black Currant
Devil's Backbone
In German
Black Currant
Devil's Backbone
In French
groseille noire
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
negro Grosella
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
nigrum currants
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Black Currant and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Devils Backbone. Black Currant has thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Black Currant does not have fragrant flowers. Black Currant has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives. 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 Black Currant and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Black Currant and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Black Currant and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Black Currant and Devils Backbone
Care of Black Currant and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant 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 Black Currant 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.