Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
India, Melanesia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acuminate
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, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Over-head 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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Acne, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Culinary use, Food for animals, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
MANGIFERA indica 'Manila'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Mango, Manila Mango
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
आम
In German
Devil's Backbone
Mango
In French
Backbone du Diable
Manguier
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Mangifera indica
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Manila mango
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Mangifera indica
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Mango indyjskie
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Manila mango
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Crassulaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Mangifera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Manila Mango
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Manila Mango? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Manila Mango. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Manila Mango 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 Manila Mango 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 Manila Mango and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Manila Mango
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Manila Mango is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Manila Mango Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Manila Mango season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Manila Mango is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Manila Mango is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Manila Mango Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Manila Mango physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Manila Mango height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Manila Mango are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Manila Mango flower color: Yellow and Red
- Manila Mango leaf color: Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Devils Backbone and Manila Mango
Care of Devils Backbone and Manila Mango include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Manila Mango pruning is done 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 Manila Mango needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.