Devils Backbone

Pineapple

About Devils Backbone and Pineapple

Devils Backbone

Pineapple

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Shrub

Tender Perennial

Origin

Madagascar

South America

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1311-15

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24

H1, H2, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm152.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm121.92 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Purple, Red

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Green, Light Pink, White

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Early Summer, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Early Winter, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Divison

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Dermititis, Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Fruits

Other Uses

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

Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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

Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides

ANANAS

Common Name

Devil's Backbone

Pineapple

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone

अनानास

In German

Devil's Backbone

Ananas

In French

Backbone du Diable

Ananas

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo

Piña

In Greek

Devil's Backbone

Ανανάς

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo

Abacaxi

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła

Ananas

In Latin

Narum diaboli

Pineapple

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Lilopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Bromeliales

Family

Crassulaceae

Bromeliaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Ananas

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Bromelioideae

Number of Species

20007

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Pineapple

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Pineapple

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

Devils Backbone and Pineapple Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Pineapple are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White

Care of Devils Backbone and Pineapple

Care of Devils Backbone and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.