Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
China, Japan
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
it is a type of blueberry
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-11
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
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Crescent-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 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
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
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
Order
Malpighiales
Oxalidales
Family
Crassulaceae
Elaeocarpaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Elaeocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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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.