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Devils Backbone
Honeydew
About Honeydew and Devils Backbone


What is
Life Span
Perennial  
Annual or Biennial  
Type
Shrub  
Fruit  
Origin
Madagascar  
Africa  
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia  
Earlibrew, Honey King, Moonshine, Brilliance,Honey Chow  
Number of Varieties
8  
99+
5  
99+
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions  
Semi arid regions  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13  
-9999  
AHS Heat Zone
-  
12-4  
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24  
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  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
90.00 cm  
99+
20.30 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
30.00 cm  
99+
150.00 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta  
Yellow  
Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  
Fruit Color
-  
White, Yellow, Salmon  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy  
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  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate  
Heart-shaped  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Summer, Fall  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  
Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  
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  
Indeterminate  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  
Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings  
Seedlings  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water  
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Requires a lot of watering, Requires consistently moist soil  
In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  
In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  
In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  
Soil
  
  
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  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cucumber beetles, Downy mildew, Southern Bacterial Wilt, Spider mites  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  
Facts
Flowers
Showy  
Showy  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  
Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
Yes  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Bold  
Coarse  
Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
Sometimes  
No  
Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  
Attracts
Hummingbirds  
-  
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic  
breathing problems, Cough, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Throat itching, wheezing  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
-  
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems  
-  
Edible Uses
No  
Yes  
Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms  
Potassium, Vitamin C  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root  
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Seeds  
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  
Added to salads, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups  
Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides  
CUCUMIS melo 'Honey I Dew'  
Common Name
Devil's Backbone  
Honey I Dew Honeydew, Honeydew  
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone  
खरबूज़ा [kharabooza]  
In German
Devil's Backbone  
Honigtau  
In French
Backbone du Diable  
Miellat  
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo  
Gotas de miel  
In Greek
Devil's Backbone  
πεπόνι μελιτώματος [pepóni melitómatos]  
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo  
melão de Honeydew  
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła  
melon spadzi  
In Latin
Narum diaboli  
honeydew  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Malpighiales  
Cucurbitales  
Family
Crassulaceae  
Cucurbitaceae  
Genus
Euphorbia  
Cucumis  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
-  
Tribe
Euphorbieae  
-  
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae  
-  
Number of Species
2000  
12
1  
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Honeydew

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Honeydew

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

Devils Backbone and Honeydew Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Honeydew physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Honeydew height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Honeydew are as follows:

Care of Devils Backbone and Honeydew

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

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