Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Madagascar
China, Korea
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Rash, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Carissa holly
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Carissa holly plant
In German
Devil's Backbone
carissa holly Pflanze
In French
Backbone du Diable
Карисса востраліста завод
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Carissa planta de acebo
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
planta Carissa azevinho
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Carissa Holly roślin
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Carissa Holly herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Aquifoliales
Family
Crassulaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Carissa Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Carissa Holly? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Carissa Holly. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Carissa Holly 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 Carissa Holly 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 Carissa Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Carissa Holly
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Carissa Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Carissa Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Carissa Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Carissa Holly Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Carissa Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Carissa Holly are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Carissa Holly flower color: White
- Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Carissa Holly
Care of Devils Backbone and Carissa Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carissa Holly pruning is done 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 Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.