Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Summer Squash
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently
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, 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 dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CUCURBITA pepo 'Sunburst'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Pattypan Squash
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Pattypan Squash
In German
Devil's Backbone
Gartenkürbis
In French
Backbone du Diable
Cucurbita pepo
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Cucurbita pepo
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Pattypan Σκουός
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Abobrinha, jerimum-mirim, courgette, curgete, abóbora-moganga, abóbora-porqueira, jerimum, abóbora-carneira, abóbora-de-porco ou abóbora-moranga
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
patison
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Pattypan INLIDO
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Violales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Cucurbitoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Pattypan Squash
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Pattypan Squash? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Pattypan Squash. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Pattypan Squash 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 Pattypan Squash 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 Pattypan Squash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Pattypan Squash
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Pattypan Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Pattypan Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pattypan Squash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Pattypan Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pattypan Squash is Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Pattypan Squash Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Pattypan Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pattypan Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Pattypan Squash are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Pattypan Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Pattypan Squash leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Pattypan Squash
Care of Devils Backbone and Pattypan Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pattypan Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pattypan Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.