Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Yellow peach, White peach, Clingstone
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Prunus Persica
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Flordaglo Peach, Peach, White Peach
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
White Peach
In German
Devil's Backbone
White Peach
In French
Backbone du Diable
White Peach
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
White Peach
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
λευκό Ροδάκινο
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
pêssego branco
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
White Peach
In Latin
Narum diaboli
album persici
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
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and White Peach
Season and care of Devils Backbone and White Peach is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and White Peach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Peach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for White Peach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for White Peach is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and White Peach Physical Information
Devils Backbone and White Peach physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas White Peach height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and White Peach are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
White Peach flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- White Peach leaf color: Green
Care of Devils Backbone and White Peach
Care of Devils Backbone and White Peach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Peach 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 White Peach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.