Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Central America, South America
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Persea americana
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Gold, Black
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
Clay, 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, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, 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
Weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
PERSEA americana 'Stewart'( Mexican Strain)
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Avocado, Mexican Avocado
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Mexican Avocado
In German
Devil's Backbone
Mexican Avocado
In French
Backbone du Diable
Mexican Avocado
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Mexican Avocado
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Mexican Avocado
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Mexican Avocado
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Mexican Avocado
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Mexican Avocado
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Laurales
Family
Crassulaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Mexican Avocado
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Mexican Avocado? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Mexican Avocado. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Mexican Avocado 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 Mexican Avocado 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 Mexican Avocado and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Mexican Avocado
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Mexican Avocado is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Mexican Avocado Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Avocado season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Mexican Avocado Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Mexican Avocado physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mexican Avocado height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Mexican Avocado are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Mexican Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
- Mexican Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Mexican Avocado
Care of Devils Backbone and Mexican Avocado include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Avocado 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 Mexican Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.