Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Types
Spices
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
meadows, Pastures
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
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, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Nematodes, Red blotch, Scale, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Nematodes, White peach scale
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Liver disease
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin and hair, Remove blemishes
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Gastritis, Vomiting
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a spice
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, Herb / Vegetable, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Syzygium aromaticum
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Clove
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
लौंग
Devil's Backbone
In German
Nelke
Devil's Backbone
In French
Clou de girofle
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Clavo
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Σκελίδα σκόρδο
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
dente de alho
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Ząbek
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Castanea
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Malpighiales
Family
Musaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Syzygieae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Clove and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Clove and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Clove and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clove season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Clove is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clove is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Clove and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Clove and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Clove height is 300.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Clove and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Clove flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
Clove leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Clove and Devils Backbone
Care of Clove and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clove 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 Clove 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.