Devils Backbone

Sweet Pepper

About Devils Backbone and Sweet Pepper

Devils Backbone

Sweet Pepper

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Vegetable

Origin

Madagascar

Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-13-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Pale Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Green, Black

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Beetles, Cutworms, Insects

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth

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

anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Condiment

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

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides

CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)

Common Name

Devil's Backbone

Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone

Shimla mirch

In German

Devil's Backbone

Paprika

In French

Backbone du Diable

Capsicum

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo

Capsicum

In Greek

Devil's Backbone

γλυκό πιπέρι

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo

Capsicum

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła

Papryka

In Latin

Narum diaboli

Capsicum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Solanales

Family

Crassulaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Peppers

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Capsiceae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Solanoideae

Number of Species

200027

1 27800

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Sweet Pepper

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

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Sweet Pepper

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

Devils Backbone and Sweet Pepper Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Sweet Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Sweet Pepper are as follows:

Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Sweet Pepper

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