Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Fruit Trees
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
By seashore, Caribbean, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-14
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Black, Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Red, Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Paradise Plum
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
कोको बेर
In German
Devil's Backbone
coco Plum
In French
Backbone du Diable
Coco Plum
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Coco Plum
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Coco δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Coco Plum
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
coco plum
In Latin
Narum diaboli
coco plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Malpighiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Chrysobalanaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Chrysobalanus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Coco Plum
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Coco Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Coco Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coco Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Coco Plum Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Coco Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Coco Plum are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Coco Plum flower color: White
- Coco Plum leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Coco Plum
Care of Devils Backbone and Coco Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coco Plum pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coco Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.