Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Mexico, Central America
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Hydrangea
In German
Devil's Backbone
Hortensie
In French
Backbone du Diable
Hortensia
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Hortensia
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Hortênsia
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Hortensja
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Hibiscus
Family
Crassulaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Chaco. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Chaco 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 Chaco 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 Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Chaco
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Chaco Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Chaco are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Chaco
Care of Devils Backbone and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chaco 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.