Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Poblano, Thai pepper, Cayenne pepper
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
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
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Solanales
Family
Crassulaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
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.