Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Ancho chili
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Hives, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Nausea, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face, Swollen Lips, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CAPSICUM annuum 'Anaheim'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Anaheim Chile, Hot Pepper
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Anaheim Chile Plant
In German
Devil's Backbone
Anaheim Chile Pflanze
In French
Backbone du Diable
Anaheim Chili Plante
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Planta de Chile Anaheim
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Anaheim Χιλή Φυτών
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Anaheim Chile Planta
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Anaheim Chile roślin
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Planta Anaheim Chile
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Solanales
Family
Crassulaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Anaheim Chili
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Anaheim Chili is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Anaheim Chili Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anaheim Chili season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Anaheim Chili is Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Anaheim Chili is Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Anaheim Chili Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Anaheim Chili physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Anaheim Chili height is 45.70 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Anaheim Chili are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Anaheim Chili flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Anaheim Chili leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Anaheim Chili
Care of Devils Backbone and Anaheim Chili include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anaheim Chili pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anaheim Chili needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.