Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Malus domestica
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
3-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Crassulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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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.
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.