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About Devils Backbone and Red Pitaya

What is

Life Span

Type

Origin

Types

Number of Varieties

Habitat

USDA Hardiness Zone

AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

Habit

Information

Minimum Height

Minimum Width

Flower Color

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Leaf Color in Summer

Leaf Color in Fall

Leaf Color in Winter

Leaf Shape

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Sunlight

Growth Rate

Type of Soil

The pH of Soil

Soil Drainage

Bloom Time

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

How to Plant?

Plant Maintenance

Watering Requirements

In Summer

In Spring

In Winter

Soil pH

Soil Type

Soil Drainage Capacity

Sun Exposure

Pruning

Fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Plant Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Foliage Sheen

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Allergy

Benefits

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Other Uses

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Common Name

In Hindi

In German

In French

In Spanish

In Greek

In Portuguese

In Polish

In Latin

Classification

Kingdom

Phylum

Class

Order

Family

Genus

Clade

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

 
Perennial
Shrub
Madagascar
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
8
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
9-13
-
H2, 13, 23, 24
Upright/Erect
 
90.00 cm
30.00 cm
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
-
-
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Ovate
 
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Fast
Loam, Sand
Neutral, Alkaline
Well drained
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Drought
 
Container, Ground, Pot
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Lots of watering
Moderate
Average Water
Neutral, Alkaline
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Red blotch
Drought
 
Showy
Single
Bold
Matte
Sometimes
Hummingbirds
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
 
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Skin Problems
Air purification
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Leaves, Root
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
 
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Devil's Backbone
Devil's Backbone
Devil's Backbone
Backbone du Diable
El espinazo del diablo
Devil's Backbone
Espinha do Diabo
Kręgosłup diabła
Narum diaboli
 
Plantae
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Malpighiales
Crassulaceae
Euphorbia
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Euphorbieae
Euphorbioideae
2000
 
Perennial
Cactus, Fruit
Caribbean, Central America
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
3
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
11-15
12-9
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Spreading
 
180.00 cm
240.00 cm
White, Gold
Bicolor
Red
-
-
-
-
Toothed
 
Summer, Fall
Full Sun
Fast
Loam, Sand
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Well drained
Early Summer, Summer
Drought
 
Container, Ground, Pot
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Medium
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Lots of watering
Moderate
Average Water
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Full Sun
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Red blotch
Drought
 
Showy
Semi-Double
Bold
-
-
-
 
As decorated salad, Beautification
-
Air purification
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Fruits
-
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
 
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
Red Pitaya
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
Red Pitaya
Red Pitaya
 
Plantae
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllales
Cactaceae
Hylocereus
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Cacteae
Cactoideae
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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 and Red Pitaya has allergic reactions like . 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, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is and Red Pitaya season is . The type of soil for Devils Backbone is and for Red Pitaya is while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is and for Red Pitaya is .

Devils Backbone and Red Pitaya Physical Information

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

  • Devils Backbone flower color:

  • Devils Backbone leaf color:

  • Red Pitaya flower color:

  • 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 and Red Pitaya pruning is done . In summer Devils Backbone needs and in winter, it needs . Whereas, in summer Red Pitaya needs and in winter, it needs .