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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

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About Devils Backbone and Japanese Eggplant

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Vegetable

Origin

Madagascar
Africa, Asia

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Number of Varieties

820
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1310-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm60.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

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Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
White, Purple, Plum, Black

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

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Elliptic

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply

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
Clay, Loam, Sand

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, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Shade areas

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
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
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Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antidote, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
brinjal melongene garden egg guinea squash

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
जापानी बैंगन

In German

Devil's Backbone
japanische Aubergine

In French

Backbone du Diable
aubergine japonaise

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Berenjena japonesa

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Ιαπωνικά Μελιτζάνα

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Beringela japonesa

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
japoński Bakłażan

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Eggplant Italica

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Solanales

Family

Crassulaceae
Solanaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Solanum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
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Number of Species

20001
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Japanese Eggplant

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Japanese Eggplant

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

Devils Backbone and Japanese Eggplant Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Japanese Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Japanese Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Japanese Eggplant are as follows:

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

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

  • Japanese Eggplant flower color: Lavender

  • Japanese Eggplant leaf color: Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Japanese Eggplant

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