Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
2b, 3b, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
constipation, Cough, Respiratory Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
PRUNUS dulcis 'Carmel'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Almond
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
बादाम
In German
Devil's Backbone
Mandel
In French
Backbone du Diable
Amande
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Almendra
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Αμύγδαλο
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Amêndoa
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Migdałowy
In Latin
Narum diaboli
amygdalus, impinguabitur locusta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Crassulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Rosoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Almond
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Almond? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Almond. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Almond 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 Almond 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 Almond and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Almond
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Almond is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Almond Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Almond season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Almond is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Almond is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Almond Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Almond height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Almond are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Almond flower color: White and Light Pink
- Almond leaf color: Light Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Almond
Care of Devils Backbone and Almond include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Almond pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove hanging branches. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Almond needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.