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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Red Pitaya
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About Devils Backbone and Red Pitaya

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Cactus, Fruit

Origin

Madagascar
Caribbean, Central America

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus

Number of Varieties

83
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1311-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-9

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm180.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm240.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
-

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
-

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
-

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Toothed

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte
-

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
-

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
As decorated salad, Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Fruits

Other Uses

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

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
HYLOCEREUS undatus

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
Red Pitaya

In German

Devil's Backbone
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne

In French

Backbone du Diable
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Red Pitaya

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Red Pitaya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Caryophyllales

Family

Crassulaceae
Cactaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Hylocereus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
Cacteae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Cactoideae

Number of Species

200020
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Red Pitaya

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

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Red Pitaya

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

Devils Backbone and Red Pitaya Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Red Pitaya physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Red Pitaya are as follows:

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

  • Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold

  • Red Pitaya leaf color:

Care of Devils Backbone and Red Pitaya

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