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About Devils Backbone and Clove

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Tender Perennial

Origin

Madagascar
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Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Spices

Number of Varieties

840
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
meadows, Pastures

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-137-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
-

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm300.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm100.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Dark Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Oval

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

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

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

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, Well-rotted manure

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Canker, Nematodes, Red blotch, Scale, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
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Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Nematodes, White peach scale

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Avoid during Pregnancy, Liver disease

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
Acne, Good for skin and hair, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Cough, Diarrhea, Gastritis, Vomiting

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Buds, Flowers

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a spice

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
Syzygium aromaticum

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Clove

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
लौंग

In German

Devil's Backbone
Nelke

In French

Backbone du Diable
Clou de girofle

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Clavo

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Σκελίδα σκόρδο

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
dente de alho

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Ząbek

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Castanea

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Myrtales

Family

Crassulaceae
Musaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Syzygium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Syzygieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Myrtoideae

Number of Species

20001200
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Clove

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Clove

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

Devils Backbone and Clove Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Clove physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Clove height is 300.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Clove are as follows:

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

  • Clove flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown

  • Clove leaf color: Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Clove

Care of Devils Backbone and Clove include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clove 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 Clove needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.