Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Vitis rotundifolia, Scuppernong
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Lowland, sand dunes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering, Water during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Sometimes used for making wine, Used to make juice, Used to make yellow dye
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, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Vine
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
VITIS rotundifolia
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Muscadine
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Muscadine
In German
Devil's Backbone
Muscadine
In French
Backbone du Diable
Muscadine
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Muscadine
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
μοσχοστάφυλο
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Muscadine
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Muscadine
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Muscadine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rhamnales
Family
Crassulaceae
Vitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Muscadine
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Muscadine? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Muscadine. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Muscadine 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 Muscadine 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 Muscadine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Muscadine
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Muscadine is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Muscadine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Muscadine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Muscadine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Muscadine is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Muscadine Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Muscadine physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Muscadine height is 200.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Muscadine are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Muscadine flower color: White and Green
- Muscadine leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Muscadine
Care of Devils Backbone and Muscadine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Muscadine pruning is done Remove branches that rub together, 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 Muscadine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.