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About Devils Backbone and Paprika Pepper

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Vegetable

Origin

Madagascar
Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Poblano, Thai pepper, Cayenne pepper

Number of Varieties

811
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1310-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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 cm60.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Red, Green, Crimson

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Pale Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Green, Black

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Cordate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam

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
Balanced organic fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

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
Beetles, Bugs, Insects

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Rash, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antidiarrhoeal, Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Digestive

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a potherb, Used as colouring in foods, Used in curries, soups, stews

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
CAPSICUM annuum 'Boldog Hungarian Spice'

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Boldog Hungarian Spice Pepper, Paprika Pepper

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Paprika Pepper

In German

Devil's Backbone
Paprika -Pfeffer

In French

Backbone du Diable
Paprika Pepper

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Pimentón pimienta

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
πάπρικα πιπέρι

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Paprika pimenta

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Papryka Papryka

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Paprika Pepper

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Solanales

Family

Crassulaceae
Solanaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Capsicum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Capsiceae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Solanoideae

Number of Species

200030
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Paprika Pepper

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Paprika Pepper

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

Devils Backbone and Paprika Pepper Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Paprika Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Paprika Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Paprika Pepper are as follows:

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

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

  • Paprika Pepper flower color: White

  • Paprika Pepper leaf color: Pale Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Paprika Pepper

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