Devils Backbone

Cherry Tomato

About Devils Backbone and Cherry Tomato

Devils Backbone

Cherry Tomato

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Shrub

Vegetable

Origin

Madagascar

Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Red, Yellow and Baby Plum

Number of Varieties

830

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

Cultivated Beds

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1311-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm3,050.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

fungus

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Butterflies

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

As decorated salad

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Antioxidants, Metabolism

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Fruits

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides

LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'

Common Name

Devil's Backbone

Cherry Tomato

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone

चेरी टमाटर

In German

Devil's Backbone

Kirschtomate

In French

Backbone du Diable

Tomate cerise

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo

Tomate cherry

In Greek

Devil's Backbone

Ντοματάκι

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo

Tomate cereja

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła

Pomidor wiśniowy

In Latin

Narum diaboli

Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Solanales

Family

Crassulaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Solanum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Solaneae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Solanoideae

Number of Species

2000100

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Cherry Tomato

Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Cherry Tomato? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Cherry Tomato. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Cherry Tomato 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 Cherry Tomato 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 Cherry Tomato and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Cherry Tomato

Season and care of Devils Backbone and Cherry Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Cherry Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Tomato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Tomato is Neutral.

Devils Backbone and Cherry Tomato Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Cherry Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Cherry Tomato are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Cherry Tomato

Care of Devils Backbone and Cherry Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.