Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Citrus sinensis
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-11
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
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
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, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Bacterial fruit blotch, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CITRUS sinensis 'Washington'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Navel Orange, Washington Navel Orange
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
संतरा
In German
Devil's Backbone
Navel Orange
In French
Backbone du Diable
Navel Orange
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Naranja de ombligo o «navel»
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Navel Orange
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Navel Orange
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Pomarańcza
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Apelsīns
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Crassulaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Citreae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Navel Orange
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Navel Orange? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Navel Orange. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Navel Orange 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 Navel Orange 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 Navel Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Navel Orange
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Navel Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Navel Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Navel Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Navel Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Navel Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Navel Orange Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Navel Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Navel Orange height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Navel Orange are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Navel Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Navel Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Navel Orange
Care of Devils Backbone and Navel Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Navel Orange 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 Navel Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.