Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Herbs, Perennial
  
Origin
Madagascar
  
South-Eastern Asia
  
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
  
Semi desert, Wet forest
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12 - 9
  
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
  
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, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
  
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
  
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
  
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
  
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
  
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
  
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
  
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
  
अडुळसा, अडुसा
  
In German
Devil's Backbone
  
Indisches Lungenkraut
  
In French
Backbone du Diable
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Latin
Narum diaboli
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Malpighiales
  
Scrophulariales
  
Family
Crassulaceae
  
Acanthaceae
  
Genus
Euphorbia
  
Justicia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Euphorbieae
  
Justicieae
  
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
  
Acanthoideae
  
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Malabar nut
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Malabar nut Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Malabar nut are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Malabar nut
Care of Devils Backbone and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.