Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Eastern Asia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Cats
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Grown for shade
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, Vine
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Devil's Backbone
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Backbone du Diable
kiwai
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Theales
Family
Crassulaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Devils Backbone and Hardy Kiwi
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Hardy Kiwi? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Hardy Kiwi. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Devils Backbone and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.