Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-11
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
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
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
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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
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
Order
Malpighiales
Rosids
Family
Crassulaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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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.