Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Adriatic Fig, Brown Turkey Fig, King Fig
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Mountain Slopes, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune when young
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Rats
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Diarrhea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Acne, Anemia, Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
FICUS carica 'Kadota'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Fig, Kadota Fig
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
अंजीर
In German
Devil's Backbone
Feige
In French
Backbone du Diable
figue
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
higo
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Σύκο
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Figura
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Figa
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Fig
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Crassulaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Kadota Fig
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Kadota Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Kadota Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kadota Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Kadota Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kadota Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Kadota Fig Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Kadota Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kadota Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Kadota Fig are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Kadota Fig flower color: Green
- Kadota Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Kadota Fig
Care of Devils Backbone and Kadota Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kadota Fig pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Prune when young. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kadota Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.