Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Civet cat, Wild boar
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
कटहल
In German
Devil's Backbone
Jack
In French
Backbone du Diable
Jackfrucht
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
yaca
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
καρποί
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
jaca
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
chlebowca
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Jackfruit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Urticales
Family
Crassulaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Jackfruit
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Jackfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Jackfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jackfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Jackfruit Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Jackfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Jackfruit are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
- Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Jackfruit
Care of Devils Backbone and Jackfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.