Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
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Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Fruit Color
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Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Caterpillar
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Phyllanthus acidus
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Tahitian gooseberry, country gooseberry, star gooseberry, starberry, grosella
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
ताहितियन आमला
In German
Devil's Backbone
Tahitian Stachelbeere
In French
Backbone du Diable
Tahitian Gooseberry
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Tahitian grosella espinosa
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Tahitian Φραγκοστάφυλο
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Tahitian Gooseberry
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Tahitian agrest
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Tahitian Gooseberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Malpighiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Phyllanthaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Phyllanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Tahitian Gooseberry
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Tahitian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Tahitian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tahitian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Tahitian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tahitian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Tahitian Gooseberry Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Tahitian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tahitian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Tahitian Gooseberry are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Tahitian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Tahitian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Tahitian Gooseberry
Care of Devils Backbone and Tahitian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tahitian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tahitian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.