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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

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About Devils Backbone and Louisiana Orange

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Fruit

Origin

Madagascar
Southeastern Asia, India, China

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Louisiana sweet orange is a type of sweet orange which is a type of oranges

Number of Varieties

84
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-139-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
10-9

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm460.00 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, Red, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Green, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Dark Green

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
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
High

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate
Adequately

In Winter

Average Water
Alternate Days

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Mites, Rust, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies

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, Butterflies

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
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Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Fruits

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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
CITRUS sinensis 'Louisiana Sweet'

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Louisiana Sweet Orange, Orange

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Lousiana नारंगी

In German

Devil's Backbone
Lousiana Orange

In French

Backbone du Diable
Lousiana d'orange

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Lousiana naranja

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Lousiana πορτοκαλί

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Lousiana laranja

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Lousiana pomarańczowy

In Latin

Narum diaboli
louisiana aurantiaco

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Order

Malpighiales
Rosids

Family

Crassulaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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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 Louisiana Orange

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Louisiana Orange

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

Devils Backbone and Louisiana Orange Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Louisiana Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Louisiana Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Louisiana Orange are as follows:

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

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

  • Louisiana Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple

  • Louisiana Orange leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Louisiana Orange

Care of Devils Backbone and Louisiana Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Louisiana Orange pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Louisiana Orange needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Alternate Days.