Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
11-15
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per 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
Loam, Sand
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, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antioxidants, Metabolism
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
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Grape tomato
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Devil's Backbone
Traube Tomate
In French
Backbone du Diable
tomate uva
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
tomate uva
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
tomate uva
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
Narum diaboli
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Solanales
Family
Crassulaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grape Tomato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Grape Tomato
Care of Devils Backbone and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.