Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Madagascar
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
along watercourse, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
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
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
तरबूज़
In German
Devil's Backbone
Wassermelone
In French
Backbone du Diable
Citrullus lanatus
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Citrullus lanatus
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Citrullus lanatus
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Citrullus lanatus
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Citrullus lanatus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Citrullus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Benincaseae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Citrullus Lanatus
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Citrullus Lanatus is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Citrullus Lanatus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Citrullus Lanatus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Citrullus Lanatus Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Citrullus Lanatus physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Citrullus Lanatus are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
- Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Citrullus Lanatus
Care of Devils Backbone and Citrullus Lanatus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Citrullus Lanatus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.