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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Indian Almond
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About Devils Backbone and Indian Almond

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Fruit, Perennial, Tree

Origin

Madagascar
Africa, Asia, Australia

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Terminalia catappa

Number of Varieties

85
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-13-9999
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
-

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19

Habit

Upright/Erect
Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm500.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm600.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
-

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

-
Dark Brown, Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Red

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Broadly Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Dry soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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 dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
-

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Dry soil

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
-

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Birds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Energy, Minerals, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E

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 Food

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Fruit Tree

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
Terminalia catappa

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Bengal almond, country almond, false kamani, Indian almond, Malabar almond, sea almond, tropical almond

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
जंगली बादाम

In German

Devil's Backbone
Katappenbaum, Seemandelbaum, Indische Mandel

In French

Backbone du Diable
Badamier

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
almendro malabar, almendro de los trópicos, almendrón, falso kamani, Egombegombe

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Ινδικό αμύγδαλο

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
amêndoa, amendoeira, castanheira, anoz, árvore-de-anoz, castanholeira, coração-de-nego, castanhola, sete-copas, chapéu-de-sol, guarda-sol, terminália, figueira-da-índia

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Migdałecznik właściwy

In Latin

Narum diaboli
inti almont

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Myrtales

Family

Crassulaceae
Combretaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Terminilia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
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Number of Species

2000100
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Indian Almond

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Indian Almond

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

Devils Backbone and Indian Almond Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Indian Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Indian Almond height is 500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Indian Almond are as follows:

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

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

  • Indian Almond flower color:

  • Indian Almond leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Indian Almond

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