Devils Backbone

Choy Sum

About Devils Backbone and Choy Sum

Devils Backbone

Choy Sum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Shrub

Vegetable

Origin

Madagascar

Europe

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-134-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

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 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm15.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Oval

Thorns

✔ ✘

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

✔ ✘

Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

✔ ✘

Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Caterpillar, Mites

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation

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

Narum diaboli

choy sum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Capparales

Family

Crassulaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

200018

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Choy Sum

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Choy Sum

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

Devils Backbone and Choy Sum Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Choy Sum are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Choy Sum

Care of Devils Backbone and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.