Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Shrub
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Madagascar
  
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
  
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
  
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
  
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
6-1
  
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
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
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
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Do not let dry out between waterings
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Shade areas, Shallow soil
  
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
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
  
Diarrhea, Throat itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Bonsai
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
  
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Very little waste
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
  
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
  
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
  
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
  
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
  
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
  
Broccoli
  
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
  
ब्रोकली
  
In German
Devil's Backbone
  
Brokkoli
  
In French
Backbone du Diable
  
Brocoli
  
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
  
Brócoli
  
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
  
μπρόκολο
  
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
  
brócolis
  
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
  
brokuły
  
In Latin
Narum diaboli
  
Brocoli
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Malpighiales
  
Capparales
  
Family
Crassulaceae
  
Brassicaceae
  
Genus
Euphorbia
  
Brassica
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Euphorbieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Broccoli
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Broccoli Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Broccoli are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Broccoli
Care of Devils Backbone and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.