Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Madagascar
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Cubanelle, Aconcagua, Biscayne, Key Largo, Qantanamo, Grenada, Key West
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Moist Soils, Warm soil
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
allergic reaction, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Condiment, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cubanelle'( Grossum Group)
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Bell Pepper, Cubanelle Pepper, Sweet Pepper
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Cubanelle Pepper
In German
Devil's Backbone
Cubanelle Pepper
In French
Backbone du Diable
Cubanelle Pepper
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Cubanelle Pepper
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Cubanelle Pepper
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Cubanelle Pepper
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Cubanelle Pepper
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Cubanelle Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Solanales
Family
Crassulaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Cubanelle Pepper
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Cubanelle Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Cubanelle Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cubanelle Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Cubanelle Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cubanelle Pepper is Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Cubanelle Pepper Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Cubanelle Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cubanelle Pepper height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Cubanelle Pepper are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Cubanelle Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Light Green
- Cubanelle Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Cubanelle Pepper
Care of Devils Backbone and Cubanelle Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cubanelle Pepper 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 Cubanelle Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.