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About Devils Backbone and Habanero

What is

Life Span

Perennial
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Type

Shrub
Vegetable

Origin

Madagascar
South America

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Capsicum chinense

Number of Varieties

82
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
gardens, Homesteads

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-139-11
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
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm30.00 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
White, Green, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Brown, Orange, Orange Red, Pink, Red, Yellow

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
Acuminate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Does not require lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
-

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Ants

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Fruits

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
CAPSICUM chinense

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Aji, Datil, Goat Pepper, Habanero, Jamaican Hot, Rocotillo, Scotch Bonnet

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Habanero

In German

Devil's Backbone
Habanero

In French

Backbone du Diable
Habanero

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Habanero

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Habanero

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Habanero

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Habanero

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Habanero

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Solanales

Family

Crassulaceae
Solanaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Capsicum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
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Number of Species

200040
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Habanero

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Habanero

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

Devils Backbone and Habanero Physical Information

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

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

  • Habanero flower color: White, Green and Purple

  • Habanero leaf color: Brown, Orange, Orange Red, Pink, Red and Yellow

Care of Devils Backbone and Habanero

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