Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Madagascar
Types
Lagenaria siceraria
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Moist Soils, Tropical Climate
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
9-13
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, water on alternate days
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
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5, Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Red spider mite, Striped cucumber beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Ornamental use
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Making cosmetics
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Blood disorders, Culinary Usage, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Laxative, Nutritive, Weight loss
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Repellent, Used in making musical instruments
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Lagenaria siceraria
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
calabash, bottle gourd, white-flowered gourd, opo squash
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
लौकी
Devil's Backbone
In German
Flaschenkürbis
Devil's Backbone
In French
Lagenaria siceraria
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Lagenaria siceraria
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Τσότρα
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Cabaça
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Tykwa pospolita
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
utrem cucurbita
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Malpighiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Bottle Gourd and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Bottle Gourd and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Gourd and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottle Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Gourd is Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Gourd and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Bottle Gourd and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Gourd 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 Bottle Gourd and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Bottle Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bottle Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Bottle Gourd and Devils Backbone
Care of Bottle Gourd and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottle Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bottle Gourd 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.