Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Not Available, Unknown
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
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, 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 or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
चुकंदर
In German
Devil's Backbone
Rübe
In French
Backbone du Diable
betterave
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
remolacha
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
beterraba
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
buraczany
In Latin
Narum diaboli
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Order
Malpighiales
Not Available
Family
Crassulaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Beet
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Beet Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Beet are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Beet
Care of Devils Backbone and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.