Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Citrus limon 'Ponderosa'
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
11-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Ponderosa Lemon
In German
Devil's Backbone
Ponderosa Zitrone
In French
Backbone du Diable
Citron Ponderosa
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Ponderosa Lemon
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Ponderosa Lemon
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Ponderosa Lemon
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Ponderosa Lemon
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Ponderosa Lemon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Crassulaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Citreae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Aurantioideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Ponderosa Lemon
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Ponderosa Lemon? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Ponderosa Lemon. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Ponderosa Lemon 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 Ponderosa Lemon 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 Ponderosa Lemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Ponderosa Lemon are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of Devils Backbone and Ponderosa Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ponderosa Lemon 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 Ponderosa Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.