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Devils Backbone
Abutilon
About Abutilon and Devils Backbone


What is
Life Span
Perennial  
Annual  
Type
Shrub  
Shrub  
Origin
Madagascar  
Brazil  
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia  
Abutilon Hybridum Abutilon Megapotamicum Abutilon Palmeri  
Number of Varieties
8  
99+
200  
34
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions  
Grassland, Rocky areas  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13  
8-10  
AHS Heat Zone
-  
10-1  
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
Habit
Upright/Erect  
Clump-Forming  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
90.00 cm  
99+
60.00 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
30.00 cm  
99+
90.00 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta  
Yellow, Red  
Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  
Fruit Color
-  
Tan  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate  
Heart-shaped  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate  
Indeterminate  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  
Tolerances
Drought  
-  
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground, Pot  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings  
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water  
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply  
In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  
In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  
In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Average  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Red blotch  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  
Facts
Flowers
Showy  
Showy  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
No  
Edible Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Bold  
Medium  
Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
Sometimes  
No  
Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  
Attracts
Hummingbirds  
Birds, Hummingbirds  
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic  
-  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Showy Purposes  
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems  
-  
Edible Uses
No  
Yes  
Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms  
Diarrhea, Lung Problems  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root  
Whole plant  
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  
Showy Purposes  
Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical  
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides  
ABUTILON megapotamicum  
Common Name
Devil's Backbone  
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf  
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone  
Abutilon  
In German
Devil's Backbone  
Abutilon  
In French
Backbone du Diable  
Abutilon  
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo  
Abutilon  
In Greek
Devil's Backbone  
Abutilon  
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo  
Abutilon  
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła  
Abutilon  
In Latin
Narum diaboli  
Abutilon  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Malpighiales  
Malvales  
Family
Crassulaceae  
Malvaceae  
Genus
Euphorbia  
Abutilon  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
Euphorbieae  
Malveae  
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae  
Malvoideae  
Number of Species
2000  
12
200  
99+
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Abutilon

Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Abutilon? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Abutilon. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Abutilon doesn't have thorns. Also Devils Backbone does not have fragrant flowers. Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic and Abutilon has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic. 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 Devils Backbone and Abutilon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Abutilon

Season and care of Devils Backbone and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Devils Backbone and Abutilon Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Abutilon are as follows:

Care of Devils Backbone and Abutilon

Care of Devils Backbone and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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