Devils Backbone

Pumpkin

About Devils Backbone and Pumpkin

Devils Backbone

Pumpkin

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Shrub

Vegetable

Origin

Madagascar

North America, Mexico, Central America

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin

Number of Varieties

820

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-131-6

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm91.44 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm609.60 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red, Yellow Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Green, Light 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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Early Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water in the early morning hours

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Beetles, Bugs

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

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

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides

CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'

Common Name

Devil's Backbone

Pumpkin

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone

कद्दू

In German

Devil's Backbone

Kürbis

In French

Backbone du Diable

Citrouille

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo

Calabaza

In Greek

Devil's Backbone

Κολοκύθι

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo

Abóbora

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła

Dynia

In Latin

Narum diaboli

cucurbita

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Violales

Family

Crassulaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Cucurbita

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

20009

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Pumpkin

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Pumpkin

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

Devils Backbone and Pumpkin Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Pumpkin are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Pumpkin

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