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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Japanese Blueberry
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About Devils Backbone and Japanese Blueberry

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Tree

Origin

Madagascar
China, Japan

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
it is a type of blueberry

Number of Varieties

825
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone

9-139-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
11-5

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm910.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm610.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red

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
Red, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Crescent-shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
-

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Ample Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches, Remove short twigs

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Mulch

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Black Silt, Leaf rust, Sooty Mold

Plant Tolerance

Drought
-

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

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
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Birds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Improving mental health, Vitamin C, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Fruits

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
ELAEOCARPUS decipiens

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Japanese Blueberry

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
जापानी ब्लूबेरी

In German

Devil's Backbone
japanische Blaubeere

In French

Backbone du Diable
bleuet japonais

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
arándanos japonés

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
ιαπωνική βατόμουρου

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
blueberry japonês

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Japoński borówki

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Vaccinium Italica

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Order

Malpighiales
Oxalidales

Family

Crassulaceae
Elaeocarpaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Elaeocarpus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
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Number of Species

2000350
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Japanese Blueberry

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Japanese Blueberry

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

Devils Backbone and Japanese Blueberry Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Japanese Blueberry physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Japanese Blueberry height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Japanese Blueberry are as follows:

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

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

  • Japanese Blueberry flower color: White

  • Japanese Blueberry leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Bronze and Orange Red

Care of Devils Backbone and Japanese Blueberry

Care of Devils Backbone and Japanese Blueberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Blueberry pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Blueberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.