Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
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?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, 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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
चेरी मिर्च
Devil's Backbone
In German
Kirsche Pfeffer
Devil's Backbone
In French
cerise Pepper
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
cereza de la pimienta
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Cherry πιπέρι
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
cereja pimenta
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Cherry Pieprz
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Cherry Pepper
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Malpighiales
Family
Solanaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Capsiceae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cherry Pepper and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Cherry Pepper and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Pepper and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Pepper is Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Pepper is Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Pepper and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Cherry Pepper and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Pepper and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Cherry Pepper and Devils Backbone
Care of Cherry Pepper and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Pepper 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 Cherry Pepper 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.