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Devils Backbone

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About Devils Backbone and Jicama

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual or Biennial

Type

Shrub
Vegetable

Origin

Madagascar
Mexico, Central America

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean

Number of Varieties

8-
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-139-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-8

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm300.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm50.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Green, Tan

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
Heart-shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
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 Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist

In Summer

Lots of watering
Average Water

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Moderate

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil

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
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Mice

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
Improve skin tone

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Cold, Fever, Inflammation

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Bulbs, Root

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
PACHYRHIZUS erosus

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Mexican Yam bean

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Pachyrhizus erosus

In German

Devil's Backbone
Yambohne

In French

Backbone du Diable
Kłębian kątowaty

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Pachyrhizus erosus

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Pachyrhizus erosus

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Pachyrhizus erosus

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Pachyrhizus erosus

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Pachyrhizus erosus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms

Class

Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones

Order

Malpighiales
Fabales

Family

Crassulaceae
Fabaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Pachyrhizus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
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Number of Species

2000100
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Jicama

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Jicama

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

Devils Backbone and Jicama Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Jicama are as follows:

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

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

  • Jicama flower color: White and Lavender

  • Jicama leaf color: Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Jicama

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