Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
No Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-7
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Formal Garden
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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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 to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Malus Barbara Ann
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Barbara Ann Crabapple, Crabapple, Flowering Crabapple
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Crabapple
In German
Devil's Backbone
Crabapple
In French
Backbone du Diable
Crabapple
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
manzano silvestre
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Crabapple
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Crabapple
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
jabłoń
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Crabapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Crassulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Crabapple
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Crabapple? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Crabapple. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Crabapple 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 Crabapple 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 Crabapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Crabapple
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Crabapple is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Crabapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crabapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Crabapple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Crabapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Crabapple Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Crabapple physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Crabapple height is 610.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Crabapple are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Crabapple flower color:
- Crabapple leaf color:
Care of Devils Backbone and Crabapple
Care of Devils Backbone and Crabapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crabapple 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 Crabapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.