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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Japanese Plum
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About Devils Backbone and Japanese Plum

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Fruit

Origin

Madagascar
China

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Prunus domestica

Number of Varieties

82
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Forest margins, Forests, Mountains, Scrubs, Valley

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-136-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
9-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm300.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm300.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Yellow, Red, Blue, Green, Purple

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
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Early Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

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

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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Caterpillars, Crown gall, Peach Leaf Curl, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects

Plant Tolerance

Drought
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
Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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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
Traditional medicine, Used as a dye

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
PRUNUS salicina

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Japanese Plum

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Japanese Plum

In German

Devil's Backbone
japanische Pflaumen

In French

Backbone du Diable
prune japonaise

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
ciruelo japonés

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Ιαπωνικά Plum

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
ameixa japonesa

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
japoński Plum

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Plum Italica

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Aquifoliales

Family

Crassulaceae
Rosaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
-

Number of Species

2000300
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Japanese Plum

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Japanese Plum

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

Devils Backbone and Japanese Plum Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Japanese Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Japanese Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Japanese Plum are as follows:

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

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

  • Japanese Plum flower color: White

  • Japanese Plum leaf color: Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Japanese Plum

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