Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-10
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
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity
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
Keep ground moist, Needs watering once a week
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
Loamy, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-15-10 amounts, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Mice
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Sore Throat, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Blood disorders, Cardiovascular problems, High blood pressure, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
BETA vulgaris 'Golden Detroit'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Beet, Golden Detroit Beet
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
चुकंदर
In German
Devil's Backbone
Rübe
In French
Backbone du Diable
betterave
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
remolacha
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
beterraba
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
buraczany
In Latin
Narum diaboli
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Crassulaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Golden Beet
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Golden Beet? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Golden Beet. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Golden Beet 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 Golden Beet 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 Golden Beet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Golden Beet
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Golden Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Golden Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Golden Beet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Golden Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Beet is Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Golden Beet Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Golden Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Golden Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Golden Beet are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Golden Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Golden Beet leaf color: Yellow and Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Golden Beet
Care of Devils Backbone and Golden Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Golden Beet pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Golden Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.