Devils Backbone

Spartan Apple

About Devils Backbone and Spartan Apple

Devils Backbone

Spartan Apple

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Fruit

Origin

Madagascar

Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Malus domestica

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-133-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24

4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm370.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Purple, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Green, Light Yellow, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Mouth itching, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Fruits

Other Uses

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

Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture

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, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Malus domestica Spartan

Common Name

Devil's Backbone

Spartan Apple

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone

Spartan Apple

In German

Devil's Backbone

Spartan Apple

In French

Backbone du Diable

Spartan Apple

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo

Spartan Apple

In Greek

Devil's Backbone

Spartan Apple

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo

Spartan Apple

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła

Spartan Apple

In Latin

Narum diaboli

Spartan Apple

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Rosales

Family

Crassulaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Malus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

20007500

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Spartan Apple

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Spartan Apple

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

Devils Backbone and Spartan Apple Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Spartan Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Spartan Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Spartan Apple are as follows:

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

Care of Devils Backbone and Spartan Apple

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