Devils Backbone

Pecan

About Devils Backbone and Pecan

Devils Backbone

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Madagascar

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-135-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Devil's Backbone

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone

पेकॉन

In German

Devil's Backbone

Pekannuss

In French

Backbone du Diable

Pacanier

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Devil's Backbone

Pecan

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Narum diaboli

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Juglandales

Family

Crassulaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

200019

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Pecan

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Pecan

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

Devils Backbone and Pecan Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Pecan are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Pecan

Care of Devils Backbone and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.