Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
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 Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Plum
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
बेर
In German
Devil's Backbone
Pflaume
In French
Backbone du Diable
prune
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
ciruela
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
ameixa
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Śliwka
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Crassulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Plum
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Plum is Acidic.
Devils Backbone and Plum Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Plum are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Devils Backbone and Plum
Care of Devils Backbone and Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.