Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Central America, South America
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Well Drained, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Dry, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Complete balanced fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antioxidants, Arthritis, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fertility, Fever, Inflammation, Kidney problems, scurvy, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Malpighia emarginata
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Barbados cherry, West Indian cherry and wild crepe myrtle
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Acerola Tree
In German
Devil's Backbone
Acerola Baum
In French
Backbone du Diable
Acerola Arbre
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Árbol de acerola
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Acerola Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Árvore acerola
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Acerola Drzewo
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Acerola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Malpighiales
Malpighiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Malpighiaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Malpighia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Not Available, Paperveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Devils Backbone and Acerola
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Acerola? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Acerola. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Acerola 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 Acerola 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 Acerola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Acerola
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Acerola is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Acerola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Acerola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Acerola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Acerola is Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Acerola Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Acerola physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Acerola height is 457.20 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Acerola are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Acerola flower color: Pink
- Acerola leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Acerola
Care of Devils Backbone and Acerola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Acerola pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acerola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.