Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Madagascar
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Jonathan apple, fuji apple
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Yellow green
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, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Alternate Days
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
MALUS domestica 'Ginger Gold'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Apple, Ginger Gold Apple, Yellow Eating Apple
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
सुनहरा सेब
In German
Devil's Backbone
goldener Apfel
In French
Backbone du Diable
pomme d'Or
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
manzana dorada
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
χρυσό μήλο
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
maçã Dourada
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
złote jabłko
In Latin
Narum diaboli
aureum pomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Crassulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Ginger Gold Apple
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Ginger Gold Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Ginger Gold Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ginger Gold Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Ginger Gold Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ginger Gold Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Ginger Gold Apple Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Ginger Gold Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ginger Gold Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Ginger Gold Apple are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Ginger Gold Apple flower color: White and Pink
- Ginger Gold Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Ginger Gold Apple
Care of Devils Backbone and Ginger Gold Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ginger Gold Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ginger Gold Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering.