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About Devils Backbone and Mandarin

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Fruit

Origin

Madagascar
Southeastern Asia

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Number of Varieties

835
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Loamy soils, Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-138-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
10-8

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 cm180.00 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

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Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Orange Red

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Elliptic

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

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
Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

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

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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions

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
Anaphylaxis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders

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 a laxative

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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Mandarin

In German

Devil's Backbone
Mandarin

In French

Backbone du Diable
mandarin

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
mandarín

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Μανταρίνι

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
tangerina

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Mandarynka

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Latin

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Sapindales

Family

Crassulaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
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Number of Species

2000400
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Mandarin

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Mandarin

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

Devils Backbone and Mandarin Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Mandarin are as follows:

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

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

  • Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple

  • Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Mandarin

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