Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Dwarf Cavendish, Grand Nain, Williams, Masak Hijau
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Gold
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
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Divison, Tissue culture
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Banana weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Small mammals
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Musa acuminata
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Banana, Cavendish Banana
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Cavendish Banana
In German
Devil's Backbone
Cavendish Banana
In French
Backbone du Diable
Cavendish Banana
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Cavendish Banana
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Cavendish Banana
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Cavendish Banana
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Cavendish Banana
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Cavendish Banana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Zingiberales
Family
Crassulaceae
Musaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Cavendish Banana
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Cavendish Banana? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Cavendish Banana. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Cavendish Banana 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 Cavendish Banana 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 Cavendish Banana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Cavendish Banana
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Cavendish Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Cavendish Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cavendish Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Cavendish Banana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cavendish Banana is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Cavendish Banana Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Cavendish Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cavendish Banana height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Cavendish Banana are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Cavendish Banana flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cavendish Banana leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Cavendish Banana
Care of Devils Backbone and Cavendish Banana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cavendish Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cavendish Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.