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
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
11-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
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, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Dermititis, Itchiness
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
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Bromeliales
Family
Crassulaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Bromelioideae
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.
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.