Devils Backbone

Eggplant

About Devils Backbone and Eggplant

Devils Backbone

Eggplant

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Vegetable

Origin

Madagascar

Africa, Asia

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

esculentum, depressum, serpentium

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

Anthropogenic, Wild

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1310-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

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

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

White, Purple, Plum, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Broad, Unlobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Aphids, Beetles, Insects

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K

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

Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides

SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'

Common Name

Devil's Backbone

Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone

बैंगन

In German

Devil's Backbone

Aubergine

In French

Backbone du Diable

Aubergine

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo

Berenjena

In Greek

Devil's Backbone

Μελιτζάνα

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo

Berinjela

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła

Bakłażan

In Latin

Narum diaboli

Eggplant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Solanales

Family

Crassulaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Solanum L

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Solaneae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Solanoideae

Number of Species

2000100

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Eggplant

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Eggplant

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

Devils Backbone and Eggplant Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Eggplant are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Eggplant

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