Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Bitter Almonds, Chinese Almonds, Green Almonds
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
2b, 3b, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Almond brownline and decline, Almond kernel shrivel, Alternaria Leaf Spot, Hull rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Diarrhea, Mild Allergen, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Acne, Blackheads, Good for skin, Moisturizing, Prevents greying of hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antiemetic, Antitumor, Emollient, Nutritive, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Blended with water to make almond milk, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for making dark grey to green dye, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
PRUNUS dulcis
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Almond, Sweet Almond
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
मीठा बादाम
In German
Devil's Backbone
Süße Mandel
In French
Backbone du Diable
Amande douce
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Almendra dulce
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Sweet Almond
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Amêndoas doces
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
słodkich migdałów
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Almond Pulchra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Crassulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Sweet Almond
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Sweet Almond? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Sweet Almond. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Sweet Almond 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 Sweet Almond 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 Sweet Almond and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Sweet Almond
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Sweet Almond is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Sweet Almond Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Almond season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Almond is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Almond is Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Sweet Almond Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Sweet Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sweet Almond height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Sweet Almond are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Sweet Almond flower color: White and Light Pink
- Sweet Almond leaf color: Light Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Sweet Almond
Care of Devils Backbone and Sweet Almond include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Almond pruning is done Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Almond needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.