Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Madagascar
Types
Tarocco, Sanguinello,
Moro
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
10-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Blood purifier, Carminative, Miscellany, Tonic
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Blood Orange, Naval Orange, Orange, Sweet Orange
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Blood Orange Tree
Devil's Backbone
In German
Blut- Orange Tree
Devil's Backbone
In French
Sang Orange Tree
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Árbol de la naranja de sangre
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Blood Orange Tree
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Orange Tree sangue
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Krew Orange Tree
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Sanguinem Aliquam ligno
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Rutaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Citreae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blood Orange and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Blood Orange and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Blood Orange and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blood Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blood Orange is Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blood Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blood Orange and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Blood Orange and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Blood Orange height is 457.20 cm and width 365.76 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blood Orange and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Blood Orange flower color: White
Blood Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Blood Orange and Devils Backbone
Care of Blood Orange and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blood Orange pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Blood Orange 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.
