Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Madagascar
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
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/Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Purple, Yellow green
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
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
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 for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Tomatillos
In German
Devil's Backbone
Tomatillos
In French
Backbone du Diable
Tomatilles
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Tomatillos
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Tomatillos
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Tomatillos
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Tomatillos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Solanales
Family
Crassulaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Physaleae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Solanoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Tomatillo
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Tomatillo? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Tomatillo. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Tomatillo 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 Tomatillo 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 Tomatillo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Tomatillo
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Tomatillo Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Tomatillo are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Tomatillo
Care of Devils Backbone and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.