Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Madagascar
South America
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
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
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Peanut
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
मूंगफली
In German
Devil's Backbone
Erdnuss
In French
Backbone du Diable
Cacahuète
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Maní
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Amendoim
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Arachid
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fabales
Family
Crassulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Faboideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Peanut. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Peanut 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 Peanut 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 Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Peanut
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Devils Backbone and Peanut Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Peanut are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Devils Backbone and Peanut
Care of Devils Backbone and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.