Devils Backbone

Pummelo

About Devils Backbone and Pummelo

Devils Backbone

Pummelo

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Fruit

Origin

Madagascar

Southeastern Asia, Polynesia

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo

Number of Varieties

810

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1310-11

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

White, Yellow, Light Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil

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

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Dermatitis, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

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

febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed

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, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides

CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'

Common Name

Devil's Backbone

pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone

चकोतरा

In German

Devil's Backbone

Pampelmuse

In French

Backbone du Diable

Citrus maxima

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo

Citrus maxima

In Greek

Devil's Backbone

πομέλο

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo

Pomelo

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła

Pomarańcza olbrzymia

In Latin

Narum diaboli

Citrus maxima

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Sapindales

Family

Crassulaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Citreae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

2000175

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Pummelo

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Pummelo

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

Devils Backbone and Pummelo Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Pummelo are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Pummelo

Care of Devils Backbone and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pummelo 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 Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.